Ben Ball - Northwestern Mutual

09/02/2026

Where you save matters just as much as how much you save. 💰

Tax-deferred. Taxable. Tax-free. Tax-advantaged.

Each bucket has a different purpose—and understanding how they work together can make a big difference in your financial plan.

Don’t just save more. Save strategically.

09/01/2026

Markets have been supported by resilient growth and enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, but the policy backdrop may be changing. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte explains why sticky inflation, higher debt costs and uncertainty around where AI-related gains ultimately land make diversification especially important. http://spr.ly/6187B1fay5

08/31/2026

The best financial plans can weather even the worst economic storms. I can help you overcome uncertainty with confidence. http://spr.ly/6187B1xnil

08/28/2026

Tony Robbins once said, “The quality of a person’s life is most often a direct reflection of the expectations of their peer group.”

John Mayhue | Mortgage Expert | NMLS 395950 sent me this picture earlier this afternoon after their team happened to come across my network office in Tulsa.

Team Mayhue has been one of my biggest supporters over the past year, and I’m incredibly thankful for their encouragement, friendship, and belief in me. I’m also proud to be in the same circles as them.

They say you become the sum of the people you spend the most time with—and when I’m around TK, Evan, Lori, and John, I know I’m surrounded by people who challenge me, push me, and make me want to grow.

Grateful for the people who make you better simply by being around them. 🤝

08/26/2026

Money without a purpose is money wasted.

Every dollar you earn should have a purpose and a use-by date. 💰

One framework I like is the 60/20/20 rule:

🏠 60% — Living
💳 20% — Debt Paydown
🎯 20% — Goal Funding

The goal isn’t to live on 60/20/20 forever.

Once high-interest, unsecured debt is taken care of, you can start redirecting that 20% toward getting further ahead on your goals.

And if you’re already well on track with your goals? Increase your lifestyle. You’ve earned it.

The point isn’t to spend as little as possible or save every dollar forever. It’s to make sure your money is intentionally working toward something that matters to you.

Give every dollar a job. Give every dollar a deadline.

08/25/2026

The economy remains resilient, but rising interest rates and pressure on consumers could create challenges for markets. Here’s why diversification remains important in today’s environment. http://spr.ly/6186B1srXk

08/24/2026

Youth sports are a big investment—and not always in the ways you might expect. Before the next season starts, it’s worth understanding the full financial picture. http://spr.ly/6183BELSEd

08/20/2026

They told you babies were expensive.

They forgot to mention college. 😂

Diapers today. Tuition tomorrow.
Might as well start planning for both.

Might be time to start planning that college fund. 🎓

08/19/2026

Markets are still near record highs, but the economy remains uneven. Our latest commentary looks at recent inflation, consumer, and small business data—and why diversification continues to matter for long-term investors.

Markets are broadening beyond tech. See why diversification still matters.

08/19/2026

A raise is exciting. But what if you could make that raise work for you before you ever got used to having it?

Even a $0.50/hour raise is about $1,040 more per year if you work 40 hours a week.

The key isn’t necessarily making more money. It’s having a system in place that automatically gives every extra dollar a job.

Save it. Invest it. Pay down debt. Build your emergency fund.

Just don’t let your lifestyle quietly absorb it.

Every dollar has a purpose—and every dollar has a use-by date.

The sooner you give your money a job, the sooner it can start working for you.