Robert J Ekhaml - Northwestern Mutual

03/07/2023

These are some great tips. Sometimes small financial changes can make a big difference.

If you’re looking for 5 ways to improve your finances in March, here’s how you can lower your tax bill and prepare for homebuying season.

03/01/2023

Reach your new level of financial confidence. We do financial planning differently, so you can. It’s an approach shown by Ernst & Young to give you better long-term financial outcomes than other approaches. Sound good? Let’s get started.

02/22/2023

A recent Northwestern Mutual survey found that moving to a new city or state is a top life goal many people intend to pursue in the coming year. Reach out if you have questions about how a change of scenery could impact your financial plan.

Thinking about relocating to a new city or state? Here are five cost-related questions to research as you contemplate the move.

02/09/2023

You should spend some now. But this is also a great time to tackle some financial goals.

It can be tempting to spend your year-end bonus right now, but there’s more you could be doing with your yearly windfall.

02/07/2023

Here are some simple steps to keep your finances on track this month. Please reach out if you want to have a conversation about your situation.

This month, take stock of your retirement savings and start to prepare for tax season. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in February.

01/25/2023

Stop putting off that thing you keep talking about doing. Reach out so we can make a plan to help you do it in 2023.

These are great 2023 financial resolution ideas. Make this the year you make a financial plan to do the things you want, now and in the future.

01/14/2023

Research finds that most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions nearly as soon as they make them. We can help you turn your resolution into goals and create a plan that shows you a path to reach them.

Research suggests many of us give up on New Year’s resolutions before we get to February. Here’s how to keep your financial resolution.

01/12/2023

Please reach out if you’d like help getting off to a good financial start in 2023.

Let’s start the year off right, at least financially. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in January.

01/05/2023

Please reach out if you have questions about how this legislation could impact your financial plan.

The SECURE Act 2.0 aims to help people save more for retirement. Here is what you need to know about how some of the key provisions may affect your plan.

12/30/2022

Reach out if you have questions about mapping your financial plan for the coming year.

These quick and simple money tasks won’t take up a lot of time. But the impact on your finances will last all year.

12/22/2022

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.

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.

12/15/2022

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.

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.