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2011 Annual Report Northwestern Mutual’s financial strength and consistent performance help clients achieve financial security. Our Annual Report features clients who talk about the steps they’ve taken with the help of their financial representative to achieve a financially secure future.
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Forbes Lifetime Planning iPad App Northwestern Mutual is proud to be the exclusive partner of the new Forbes Lifetime Financial Planning app for iPad, free for download on the Apple Store. Within the app, Northwestern Mutual offers articles, consumer tips and videos that address common financial planning questions.
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One of the “World’s Most Admired” Companies FORTUNE® magazine asked experts to choose the “World’s Most Admired” life insurers. Again, they chose us.
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Gift Tax Exemption Sunsets in 2012Legislation that increased the amount each person can give during life or at death without federal gift or estate tax is $5.12 million only through the end of 2012. See how permanent life insurance can create leverage to make that gift even more powerful. |
Real life story: the realities of long-term careThe reality of long-term care hits hard. Hear former broadcast journalist Meryl Comer’s personal story about caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 17 years ago. |
Dividend AnnouncementNorthwestern Mutual announced a 2012 payout of nearly 5 billion dollars – the second largest in our company’s history to clients who own life, annuities, DI and long-term care policies. Click here to learn more. |
Permanent Life Insurance and Building Financial Security View this brief video to learn about the major benefits permanent life insurance can offer, from cash value accumulation to tax benefits and more.
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Build Your Foundation For Life See how Northwestern Mutual permanent life insurance offers protection along with cash value that is guaranteed to grow over time.
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Disability Insurance for Medical Professionals Physicians and dentists are aware of the importance of disability income insurance. But research conducted by Harris Interactive in 2008 revealed discrepancies between what medical professionals’ expectations are of the coverage provided by “own occ” DI and what actually is covered.
To learn more about Northwestern Mutual’s exclusive new Medical Occupation Definition for physicians and dentists and how it is designed to help meet your needs, go to the Disability Income Insurance Knowledge Center. |
Seeking Permanent Life Insurance with the Best Long-Term Value?
Northwestern Mutual is the company to consider based upon data compiled by Blease Research in its Full Disclosure 2011 Whole Life Edition. Get the details here.
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Real Stories From Real People
See  videos of our policyowners of our policyowners sharing how permanent life insurance has made a difference in their lives.
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Powerful Life Stories
 Visit our Facebook page to watch videos and read stories about the critical role permanent life insurance has played in the lives of our policyowners.
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Disability Insurance for Medical ProfessionalsPhysicians and dentists are aware of the importance of disability income insurance. But research conducted by Harris Interactive in 2008 revealed discrepancies between what medical professionals’ expectations are of the coverage provided by “own occ” DI and what actually is covered. To learn more about Northwestern Mutual’s exclusive new Medical Occupation Definition for physicians and dentists and how it is designed to help meet your needs, review this brief presentation. |
Themint.org – Financial Literacy for Kids An interactive Web site designed to help parents raise "money smart" kids. Visit this award-winning site for fun activities, games, and challenges for students; tips for parents; and extensive resources for teachers. Sponsored by Northwestern Mutual.
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Do you know the six biggest risks to a secure retirement and how to plan for them?
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Do you know the impact a long-term care event can have on your financial security in retirement?
Often the financial effects of long-term care expenses resulting from an accident, a chronic illness or a cognitive impairment are overlooked. Learn more about the impact a long-term care event can have on a retirement.
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Steve Forbes and John Schlifske on “The New Normal and Post-Recession Trends” Northwestern Mutual hosted a speaker series with Steve Forbes and Northwestern Mutual chairman and CEO John Schlifske. The three day tour included panel discussions in Louisville, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Houston and Dallas, and saw nearly 4,000 attendees in total. In each city, Steve and John discussed the economy, the markets and how individuals and business owners can rebuild their financial foundation.
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Go Paperless NMIS Online clients can go paperless by enrolling in electronic delivery (e-delivery) of certain account/securities documents.
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What is Long-Term Care and What are Your Options?
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How Much Would a Future Long-Term Care Event Cost?
Use the LTC Cost Calculator to better understand the potential cost of a long-term care event and how it can vary by age, where the care takes place and the length of care.
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Research Reveals “Financial Realities” for Americans TodayFollowing the global financial crisis, Americans have embraced a distinctly more conservative approach to their finances, and widened the timeframes in which they expect to achieve financial goals, according to research by Northwestern Mutual.
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Your Future is Now
Walter Pierz is a Financial Representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Managing Director of The Ridgefield Financial Group. He and his team serve a variety of clients in the Fairfield County area.
Most people and organizations have a vision for a secure financial future, but for many the vision is rather hazy: little more than an expectation that everything will work itself out by the virtue of hard work and perhaps a smart decision or two. Hard work, however, is the only sound part of that equation. Smart decisions certainly can help, but those that aren’t so smart can reverse hard-fought progress. Positive thinking can be beneficial, but expecting that everything will work itself out may not turn out to be enough, particularly for those depending upon a positive result.
Walter Pierz specializes in helping people clarify their vision of the future. He begins by engaging in a conversation about the current situation and learning all he can before moving on to expectations and dreams for the future. Once a shared understanding is achieved, Walter Pierz provides financial solutions geared toward attaining the desired results. After clients enact their solutions, he remains involved to keep goals in sight and provide new recommendations as factors evolve.
Explore this site to learn more about Walter Pierz and his team, and then contact him to get a better grip on where you’re headed.
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FORTUNE magazine survey names Northwestern Mutual "America's Most Admired" for unprecedented 25th time
Northwestern Mutual is the only company, in any industry, to have received this recognition every year.
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Northwestern Mutual ranks first in customer satisfaction
Northwestern Mutual ranks #1 in customer satisfaction among U.S. life insurers for the fifth consecutive year.
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