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The United States is a nation of the financially anxious, according to research just released by Northwestern Mutual. The large majority of Americans (85%) report feeling financial anxiety today;...

According to research* conducted by Northwestern Mutual, living debt-free is the number one marker of financial success for the vast majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)...

Milwaukee, May 26, 2016 – The board of trustees of Northwestern Mutual has elected Nicholas E. Brathwaite and Anne M. Paradis to serve on the company’s board. Brathwaite is a Silicon Valley...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AAA financial strength rating, the highest possible rating from Fitch. "Fitch's ratings reflect Northwestern's leading competitive position in the...

As life expectancies continue to climb, Americans are increasingly less confident that their savings will last through retirement. According to the latest findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2016...

This month, Northwestern Mutual celebrates the one-year mark of its acquisition of LearnVest and the strides the two companies have made to help more households nationwide achieve financial...

Northwestern Mutual, an American company with nearly 160 years of proud service to its clients, celebrates Military Appreciation Month in May by supporting the men and women who serve our country...

Investments made by Northwestern Mutual funded the project MILWAUKEE – Academics are improving and school climate is more positive at an MPS elementary school due to a collaborative effort of...

A.M. Best Company has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's A++ financial strength rating, the highest possible rating from A.M. Best. The rating reflects Northwestern Mutual's strong financial position...

Recent studies* show 54 percent of Asian Americans hold at minimum a bachelor's degree, making them the most educated ethnic group in the U.S. As a result, Asian Americans are yielding...

According to Northwestern Mutual's 2016 Planning & Progress Study, half of Americans rely on their job income to meet their financial obligations, yet more than two thirds (69%) do not own...

Motherhood is a lifelong promise to love, protect and fight for your child. For some mothers, the greatest fight isn't their own – it's helping their child battle cancer. Experience the...

April is Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to reflect on and honor our many differences and similarities. Northwestern Mutual joins the celebration in April, and throughout the year, by offering...

According to research released today by Northwestern Mutual, two-thirds (66%) of U.S. adults believe that they can attain 'The American Dream', and only 16% feel it is out of reach. That said, the...

Commercial mortgage investments owned by life insurance companies posted a fourth quarter total return of negative 0.04 percent, concluding an uneven year. The down performance followed a gain of...

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is stepping up to the plate this baseball season with a $150,000 gift to Brewers Community Foundation to address the need for youth mentors in the...

What percentage of your income should go to your 401(k)? How much should you be saving? How much should go to your student loan? Between the Internet and parents' opinions, Millennials are often...

Northwestern Mutual, through a grant from its foundation, is helping Discovery World offer more fun and educational family experiences than ever by opening its doors to the public on Mondays from...

Northwestern Mutual will kick off the drive to the NCAA championship as presenting sponsor of the First Four of the championship taking place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15-16 and airing on...

Northwestern Mutual's training and development programs are among the best in the country, according to Training Magazine's 2016 "Training Top 125" list. The honor recognizes the financial...

To show its dedication to its hometown of nearly 160 years, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, today announced more than $700,000 in grants to Milwaukee attractions as part of its...

March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of women and to reflect on the role women have played in pivotal moments of the nation's history, as well as their...

Milwaukee, March 8, 2016 – Northwestern Mutual today announced it has selected C.D. Smith Construction Inc. to serve as the general contractor that will build the 34-story mixed-use real estate...

A successful career is not only defined by what is contributed in the office, but the difference one makes in the community. Many Northwestern Mutual financial representatives embody this...

Today Northwestern Mutual celebrates the 159th anniversary of its founding with an appreciation of its past and a renewed vision of the future. Founded by a transplanted New Yorker in what was...

According to government data, today's 65 year old will likely live to 85 on average. The uptick in longevity and the possibility of a longer retirement can create added financial pressure. For...

Every four years, an extra day appears on the calendar and graces us with 24 hours of found time. Many will spend this bonus day trying a new restaurant, starting a hobby or jumping in the car for...

John McTigue, CLU®, Northwestern Mutual's long-time successful Chicago-based managing partner, has joined Northwestern Mutual's corporate headquarters to serve as Chief Distribution Advisor....

Northwestern Mutual today was recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies based on responses from industry executives, directors and analysts worldwide. Within the...

Northwestern Mutual continues to grow, reporting record-level revenue, assets, operating gain and surplus in 2015, while expecting to pay an industry-leading total dividend of $5.6 billion in...

Seven in 10 African Americans currently do not have a long-term financial plan. While most African Americans have set financial goals, many feel they are not on track to achieve financial success...

The "I AM LATINO IN AMERICA" tour, hosted by award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien, launches a second series of the national tour this week to continue dialogue focused on issues critical to...

MILWAUKEE, February 12, 2016 – On Thursday, February 11, financial services and fintech thought leaders convened in New York City to discuss opportunities for deepening collaboration to deliver...

Milwaukee, WI (January 21, 2016) – Northwestern Mutual today announced that Jennifer Brase, vice president of diversity and inclusion, and Raymone Jackson, director of diversity and inclusion,...

Nearly 450 Northwestern Mutual employees will spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day on, rather than a day off, by volunteering more than 1,600 hours of time in service to others and the...

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30 – For all insureds in and around Alexander, Calhoun, Cass, Christian, Clinton, Cumberland, Douglas, Iroquois, Jackson, Jersey, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Menard, Monroe,...

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30 – For all insureds in the State of Missouri who received a cancellation or nonrenewal notice on or after Dec. 29, 2015, Northwestern Mutual will temporarily reinstated the policy

MILWAUKEE, January 1, 2016 – Northwestern Mutual’s “Dancing into Adventure” float today was awarded the Past Presidents Award at the 127th Rose Parade® presented by Honda in Pasadena, CA....

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 31, 2015 – As 2015 comes to a close, the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons continues to take major steps towards completion by the end of 2017. Currently there are...

At 75 million strong, Millennials are the country's largest living generation.1 This social-savvy and boundary-pushing group is wielding its influence on virtually every industry, including the...

The new year often means new beginnings. While it's common to focus on fitness habits and professional goals, there's one area that could use a bit more TLC—that's people's personal finances....

Did you know central Wisconsin is the ideal place to cultivate ginseng, an herb prized by Chinese and other Asian cultures for its health benefits? Neither did first-generation immigrant Paul Hsu....

Financial fitness is one of the top three most popular New Year's resolutions after losing weight and getting organized, but did you know that 92 percent of resolutions fail?* Since repeated...

MILWAUKEE, December 15, 2015 – Northwestern Mutual today announced the promotion of three executives. Effective January 1, 2016, Rebecca Porter, Sheldon Cuffie and Steve Stribling will be...

Andy, a bright-eyed 26-year-old, daydreams of a perfect holiday celebration with his girlfriend. He envisions carefully placing a small, black velvet box under the tree on a cozy, snowy morning,...

Parents still searching for that perfect holiday gift for their kids this season may want to consider a fresh alternative – a personalized savings account. The idea comes from TheMint.org, an...

This holiday season, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is recognizing organizations that improve the Milwaukee community by awarding $225,000 in grants to deserving nonprofits. Through...

Northwestern Mutual and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater partnered to send thirty 7th-grade students from Notre Dame School of Milwaukee to CyberGirlz, a technology day camp hosted on...

Northwestern Mutual has purchased two four-story adjacent office buildings, Park Center I and II, in the Brentwood submarket of Nashville for $44.6 million. The properties are located at 5200 and...

Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the 2016 Rose Bowl Game®, today unveiled its float design for the 127th Rose Parade® presented by Honda. Titled Dancing into Adventure, it will draw...

For the second consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual received a 100 percent score in the newly released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) survey. This is the 14th edition of the Human Rights...

Each year, thousands of college students learn from some the most successful financial representatives in the U.S. through Northwestern Mutual's nationally-recognized internship program, which was...

This Veterans Day Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the accomplishments of military veterans, both for their service to their country and to their own financial futures. Experience the...

New research from Northwestern Mutual released today uncovers a number of surprising insights into the emotional and financial implications of delivering care to an elderly relative or friend....

Northwestern Mutual will provide an estimated $5.6 billion to policyowners through its 2016 dividend payout. The payout will be a record amount for the financial security leader and is expected to...

Northwestern Mutual today announced the company is building a 33-story real estate development adjacent to its downtown Milwaukee campus. The tower will feature high-end residential apartments and...

Today Northwestern Mutual announced through its Foundation the funding of four new grant awards for childhood cancer research. The awards support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's (ALSF) Young...

Northwestern Mutual, a recognized leader in helping individuals and families achieve financial security, today announced the results of its Elements of Success Survey (EOSS). The EOSS is a...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the AAA financial strength rating of Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiary Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, citing the company's industry-leading position...

Women seeking innovative, real-world advice on how to reach their full potential – personally, professionally and financially – will find inspiration from the multi-city tour hosted by...

Milwaukee residents within the Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods are serving as catalysts to set priorities, bring development and change within their local communities. To show...

A week after moving to Southern California in Oct. 2014, Tim Bauer, co-founder of consulting firm Valore Partners, was faced with the unexpected diagnosis of double-detached retinas. With his new...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it is exceeding the hiring commitments for construction of the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons, according to the first quarter 2015 report submitted by...

Northwestern Mutual has acquired The Arroyo, a luxury apartment project currently under construction in downtown Walnut Creek, CA. Terms were not disclosed. The six-story, 100-unit complex will be...

Northwestern Mutual, presenting sponsor of the Rose Bowl Game, today announced that its float in the 127th Rose Parade presented by Honda in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2016, will support the fight...

Northwestern Mutual and McCraney Property Company, a leading developer of modern high-finish industrial distribution properties, are partnering to develop 603,000 square feet of industrial...

Only 51% of Americans own life insurance, and a primary reason is that it's a product that remains highly misunderstood. This is the latest finding from Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning &...

Northwestern Mutual – a leading financial security company – ranks first in its industry and 7th overall among companies in Selling Power Magazine's annual "50 Best Companies to Sell For Now"...

Northwestern Mutual today announced that the company and co-lenders New York Life and New York State Teachers’ Retirement System are providing $507 million of financing on Eleven Times Square, a...

Women say they want to become more financially savvy, but a lack of confidence may be holding them back. A recent study by Northwestern Mutual and Forbes Insights reveals that although the...

Moody's Investors Service has affirmed the Aaa financial strength rating of Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company. Aaa is the highest possible rating from Moody's,...

As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act being signed into law this week, new findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study reveal how much of the...

There is a race to find life-saving cures for children with cancer, and thousands of Northwestern Mutual employees and financial professionals nationwide are supporting the cause by raising funds...

The majority (69%) of U.S. adults are taking a self-directed approach to planning which may be exacerbating already complex financial challenges, according to new findings from Northwestern...

Northwestern Mutual today recognized Keith Wagner, CLU, a financial advisor based in Los Angeles, as the company's No. 1 producer in life insurance premium for 2015. Wagner's premium total...

It has been well reported that more than 84 percent of Milwaukee third-graders are not proficient in reading1 — negatively affecting their chances of succeeding in school and beyond. This...

Expanding its suite of industry-leading income solutions to help clients navigate longevity risk and secure guaranteed lifetime income in retirement, Northwestern Mutual has launched the first...

Working Americans expect to retire at age 68 – a full decade later than when current retirees left the work force, according to the latest round of findings from Northwestern Mutual's 2015...

A new exhibit offers an enhanced experience for visitors and gorillas alike at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, in partnership with the zoo and the Zoological...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it has been honored as one of IDG's Computerworld 2015 Best Places to Work in IT. This is the 10th consecutive year Northwestern Mutual has been included in the...

MILWAUKEE, June 11, 2015 – ForbesWoman, along with Northwestern Mutual, has named Reshma Saujani the 2015 recipient of the Forbes Impact Award in Leadership. The award honors a woman who is...

Northwestern Mutual Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John E. Schlifske has been named one of the ten highest rated CEOs in the U.S. by Glassdoor – an online career and workplace community....

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children from ages 1 to 19 in the U.S. Yet, childhood cancer research and services are vastly and consistently underfunded. This weekend,...

It's been 46 years since Woodstock, which drew 400,000 young people to upstate New York for three days of free music and art in 1969. It was a defining moment for the Baby Boom generation, and...

Standard & Poor's (S&P) has affirmed Northwestern Mutual's AA+ financial strength rating, highlighting its competitive position, strong financials and effective risk management. "We expect...

A.M. Best Company has affirmed the A++ financial strength rating of Northwestern Mutual and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company. A++ is the highest possible rating from A.M. Best, an...

On average, more than 400 children in North Carolina are diagnosed with cancer each year and almost half of those children are under the age of 5.1 Today, the North Carolina offices of...

Gen X (Americans aged 35-49) is high on financial concerns and low on optimism and action, according to the latest findings from 2015 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study. Data...

Northwestern Mutual today announced it has completed the acquisition of LearnVest, a leader in online financial planning and client experience technology. Their partnership brings together...

This National Bike to Work Week, Northwestern Mutual is celebrating its recent recognition from the League of American Bicyclists as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFBSM), joining more...

Unplanned financial emergencies and medical expenses ranked among Americans' top three financial fears, according to Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study. While an unexpected...

For all insureds in and around DeKalb and Ogle counties in Illinois who received a cancellation or nonrenewal notice on or after April 9, 2015, Northwestern Mutual has temporarily reinstated the...

It's not the first question a parent asks. It's likely not the fourth or fifth. But for parents like Brian and Diane Vollmert, the question of how to pay for their son, Scott, to receive the best...

A deep disconnect exists between what Americans know they should do financially and what they actually end up doing, according to the 2015 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study. Across...

For families who have a dependent with special needs, financial planning often takes a back seat to the necessities of daily life; but it also bears an increased importance. Experience the...

April is Financial Literacy Month and the week of April 18-25 is "Money Smart Week," created to encourage Americans to improve their financial lives. One group that already has a jump-start on...

Including a deferred income annuity (DIA) in a retirement portfolio helps reduce the cost of funding retirement while also offsetting risk and providing asset allocation flexibility, according to...

This Tax Day, Northwestern Mutual is encouraging Americans to shift their thinking on taxes to achieve a comfortable life in retirement. Taxes can take a big bite out of a retirement savings...

MILWAUKEE, April 9, 2015 – When more than 900 of Wisconsin’s top high-school science students meet to compete this weekend, they’ll have an important backer: Northwestern Mutual. One of...

Generation Y or "Millennials" (aged 18-34) are, on one hand, just like their grandparents when it comes to their finances – they're conservative, risk-averse, and realistic about setting goals...