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Oct 5, 2015
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...
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Oct 1, 2015Company funds eight researchers through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Young Investigator program
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...
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Sep 30, 2015Northwestern Mutual-sponsored Harris Poll shows Hispanics recognize urgent need for financial plan
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...
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Sep 24, 2015
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...
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Sep 24, 2015#PowerOfYou tour designed to help women realize their full potential
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...
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Sep 23, 2015Funding provides access to programs and support systems in an effort to stimulate positive change
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...
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Sep 22, 2015Northwestern Mutual helps consulting firm Valore Partners overcome co-founder's disability
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...
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Sep 14, 2015
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...
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Sep 10, 2015
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...
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Sep 9, 2015Presenting Sponsor of the Rose Bowl Game® will bring to life an adventure of 13-year-old girl battling cancer
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...
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Sep 8, 2015
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...
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Sep 1, 2015Northwestern Mutual study examines flexibility of key financial planning asset
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 &...
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Aug 28, 2015Company outpaces industry in Selling Power Magazine's 2015 career study for 13th consecutive year
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"...
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Aug 26, 2015
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...
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Aug 26, 2015Top five tips to becoming more financially confident
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...
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Aug 12, 2015
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,...
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Aug 11, 2015More than half of Americans have done nothing to address longevity risk, and 30% don't expect Social Security to be there when they need it, according to Northwestern Mutual Study
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...
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Jul 22, 2015Offices honored for volunteer efforts in their communities at company's annual meeting
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...
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Jul 21, 2015Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study Finds Misperceptions are Keeping Americans from Reaping Benefits of Advisors
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...
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Jul 20, 201525-year career spent bringing financial security to thousands of clients and their families
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...
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Jul 20, 2015Foundation leads collaborative efforts aimed at Milwaukee third-graders
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...
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Jul 14, 2015This innovative product is the only dividend paying Deferred Income Annuity in the marketplace
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...
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Jul 13, 2015Retiring at 65 May No Longer be a Preference - or an Option, According to Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study
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...
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Jun 30, 2015New yard creates enriching habitat and rewarding activities for gorillas
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...
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Jun 22, 2015
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...
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Jun 11, 2015Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code Honored at 3rd Annual Forbes Women’s Summit
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...
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Jun 10, 2015John E. Schlifske named in top ten of Glassdoor's annual "50 Highest Rated CEOs" report
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....
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Jun 10, 2015Northwestern Mutual to participate in Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's national event to raise funds for childhood cancer
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,...
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Jun 9, 2015Northwestern Mutual Study Examines Where Americans Take Risks in Their Lives
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...
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Jun 2, 2015
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...
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May 27, 2015
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...
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May 20, 2015$125,000 donation by North Carolina Offices of Northwestern Mutual fund UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Pediatric Oncology Retreat
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...
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May 20, 2015Americans 35-49 Can Re-chart Their Financial Path, Says Northwestern Mutual's 2015 Planning & Progress Study
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...
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May 11, 2015LearnVest, one of the fastest-growing financial platforms in America, becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual
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...
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May 11, 2015Downtown and Franklin campuses recognized as one of the most bicycle-friendly workplaces
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...
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May 5, 2015
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...
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May 1, 2015
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...
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Apr 24, 2015From Juggling Credit Cards to Financial Freedom, One Family Finds Peace of Mind
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...
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Apr 21, 2015People's intentions don't match their actions
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...
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Apr 20, 2015April's Autism Awareness Month Reminds Families to get a Head Start on Planning
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...
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Apr 16, 2015New Online Resources for Kids, Millennials Are Helping Them Get Ahead in the Financial World
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...
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Apr 16, 2015DIAs avoid market risk giving individuals the flexibility to increase equity allocation without changing overall risk profile
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...
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Apr 15, 2015Upcoming Northwestern Mutual webcast features expert discussion on how to tackle taxes now so you can maximize your income in retirement
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...
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Apr 10, 2015Presenting Sponsor of Statewide High School STEM competition in Milwaukee April 10-11
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...
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Apr 7, 2015Northwestern Mutual Study Finds 18-34 Year Olds Bring a Mix of Optimism and Pragmatism To the Way They Think About and Manage Their Finances
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...
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Apr 6, 2015Each stolen base at Miller Park will support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee and help provide children facing adversity with bright futures
According to the National Mentoring Partnership, students who meet regularly with mentors are 52 percent less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37 percent less likely to skip a...
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Apr 1, 2015Grant from Northwestern Mutual allows museum to open every Monday starting April 6 through Aug. 31
Northwestern Mutual, through a grant from its foundation, is helping Discovery World connect with more children and families. Starting April 6, the museum will open Mondays through Aug. 31. "Our...
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Mar 26, 2015Demand for financial planning leads to opportunity to transition leadership, commitment to helping people
With an estimated 300,000 or more service members leaving the military over the next year, the challenge of transitioning back to civilian life and finding a career is one that many service...
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Mar 25, 2015Combination of Northwestern Mutual's expert advisors and LearnVest's innovative technology poised to transform financial planning for American households
Northwestern Mutual has announced that it will acquire LearnVest™, a leader in online financial planning and client experience technology. This partnership brings together the best of what each...
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Mar 23, 2015Around-the-clock pour features 10,000 cubic yards of concrete, 250 construction workers, 50 cement trucks, 1,000 trips
The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons is taking a major step forward March 27 and 28 when the concrete foundation for the 1.1 million square foot project will be formed in a continuous 27-hour...