Ludwig Wealth Management

06/01/2026

Learn the language of life insurance.

05/29/2026

Is buying always better than renting? Not necessarily. Run the numbers on both sides to see which option makes more sense for your situation and timeline.

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

05/27/2026

You are unique. Your goals and needs should be the basis of any financial strategy you follow.

Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.

05/25/2026

Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself with insurance.

Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself.

05/22/2026

Think you’re saving money by not having health insurance? Think again. Medical debt can be a major cause of financial woes. Read more now.

Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.

05/20/2026

Simple conversations, modeling healthy behaviors, and hands-on experiences can help children develop healthy financial habits for life.

Everyday conversations and simple habits can help kids build lasting financial skills from an early age.

05/18/2026

\$100 not spent is more like \$143. Intrigued?

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

05/11/2026

Being healthy may help your personal finances.

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

05/11/2026

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results.

05/08/2026

Evaluate your assets, tax exposure, future cash flow, and other major financial decisions before finalizing your divorce.

Review eight important financial questions to ask before finalizing a divorce, including taxes, retirement accounts, cash flow, insurance, and asset division. Divorce financial planning insights from a CPA and a financial advisor in the Chicago area.