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Rising rates and low inventory have made homebuying more challenging but if home ownership is your dream, we can help work out a plan to help you feel more confident about reaching your goal.

5 Questions to Answer If You Want to Buy Your Dream Home in 2023 If buying your dream home tops your goals list, answering these questions can help you get there. Here’s how to make homeownership a reality in 2023.

Continued improvement in inflation data and more signs of economic weakness suggest the Fed may have to reconsider its stance on rates. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why a crack in the labor market may arrive sooner than expected.

Hawkish Tone Sends Stocks Lower The Federal Reserve Board’s hawkish tone on rates overshadows improving inflationary data. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

According to the 2022 Northwestern Mutual Great Realization survey, 21% of people who plan to make major life changes over the next two years say one of them is having kids.

If you’re planning to add to your family, this checklist can help you get ready.

How to Financially Prepare for a Baby in 9 Months From getting ready for the hospital bill and covering parental leave to getting important documents in place, we’ll help you financially prepare for a baby in 9 months.

December is often when we indulge and splurge a bit as we close out the year. And that’s ok. But these tips can help you make sure you’re setting yourself up well for 2023.

5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in December This month, tally up your seasonal expenses and make some year-end retirement contributions. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in December.