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Gen Z is rewriting the American Dream, and their parents are funding it—using tuition money for down payments, instead

With tuition costs doubling over the past 30 years, student debt mounting, and Gen Z increasingly struggling to land jobs, some parents now believe a down payment beats a diploma.

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What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says

The price tag on a comfortable retirement keeps climbing—and most Americans are nowhere close.

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‘Magic number’ needed for retirement jumps by 15% in the US

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The Average Gen X 401(k) Balance Kind of Bites

Gen X, the first generation to rely on 401(k)s to build and grow a nest egg, is nearing retirement. There's a hefty shortfall between the "magic number" for retiring and Gen X savings.

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Gen Z can’t afford a house. Some parents are choosing to fund their down payments over their college funds

Nearly three-quarters of parents are considering helping their kids buy a home amid the most dire market for first-time homebuyers.

Fortune

Inside the Client-Centered Wealth Planning Approach That Elevation Wealth Planning Uses Through Strategy and Advisory Networks

Elevation Wealth Planning is a planning-centered wealth management firm overseeing approximately $600M for more than 3,000 clients nationwide.

International Business Times

Your Parents' Retirement Plan Won’t Work for You (The Stats Are In)

Five stats show how you need to rethink retirement, because "the future ain’t what it used to be."

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Financial experts warn future winner of the $1.7 billion Powerball: Don't make these common money mistakes

As the Christmas season Powerball prize climbs, experts offer advice for long-term wealth.

Fortune

How two leaders used design thinking and a focus on outcomes to transform two Fortune 500 giants

Phil Gilbert and Tony Bynum, speakers at the Fortune Brainstorm Design conference in Macau, worked to transform IBM and Northwestern Mutual, respectively.

Fortune

The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer won’t be a ‘big bang’ warns Northwestern Mutual CEO Tim Gerend

Women live longer than men, and wealth will transfer across spouses before it moves from baby boomers to the next generation.

Fortune

‘Friends end up blocking you’: Northwestern Mutual sold college grads a dream job. They left in ruin and debt

Expecting to be financial advisers at the Fortune 500 firm, some hires say they were ‘gaslit’ into peddling ‘terrible’ life insurance to all their contacts

The Guardian - US

I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Money Habits My Wealthy Clients Never Break

Northwestern Mutual wealth manager Tom Mitchell revealed habits his wealthy clients follow: pay yourself first, set clear goals, build support teams and more.

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Serving the HNW Market: How Financial Advisers Can Break Through and Deliver Lasting Value

Financial advisers have a significant opportunity to serve high-net-worth clients by elevating their capabilities, delivering comprehensive planning, building diverse teams and prioritizing family wealth education.

Kiplinger

The Biggest Financial Regret Gen X Faces as They Near Retirement

Half of Gen X regrets focusing on wealth-building over asset protection. Here’s what they can do to fix their retirement plans.

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Gen Z expect to inherit money and assets—but their boomer parents aren’t planning on leaving anything behind

Over half of Gen Zers and nearly 60% of millennials are depending on their inheritance to achieve financial security. Just 22% of baby boomers expect to leave them anything.

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These Are Millionaires’ 3 Biggest Retirement Fears

Here's a look at millionaires' biggest retirement fears, and what they -- and you -- can do to assuage these concerns.

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I’m a Northwestern Mutual Advisor: Here’s the No.1 Mistake Almost All Middle-Class Retirees Make

Most middle-class Americans planning for retirement make the same costly assumption. It can wreck their golden years before they even begin.

Kiplinger

Older Investors: Boost Your Savings and Retire Earlier

This one measure can help older investors retire up to two years earlier and potentially double their retirement savings.

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The Independent UK

Here’s how much money you should have saved for retirement based on your age

Saving for retirement can seem daunting, but getting started — the sooner the better — is always a good decision

Kiplinger

What Would $1.26M In Savings Do for Your Retirement Lifestyle?

Americans think $1.26 million is the ideal amount to have saved for retirement. What would that kind of money mean for your retirement?

International Business Times

How Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Xers Differ On Passing Down Wealth

A study found that in terms of leaving wealth to younger generations, there is a great disparity between Gen Xers, Millennials and Boomers.

Kiplinger

What Is Your 'Enough Is Enough' Number for Retirement?

Chasing a 'magic number' for retirement can be anxiety-inducing. Instead, build your plans around a personal number that reflects your individual circumstances.

Fortune

Risk, rationality, trade and tariffs

Trade wars make it harder to coordinate when dealing with everything from climate change to cybercrimes—not to mention war, disease, and innovation.

Kiplinger

Five Financial Planning Secrets of Millionaires

You might be surprised: Most millionaires don't feel rich. Instead, they have smart goals, discipline and a little help along the way.

Salon

Will millennials ever be able to retire?

Policy changes could get American workers back on track for secure, comfortable retirements

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