Courtesy of Northwestern Mutual

A sudden influx of money is a great problem to have. When you earn a bonus, receive an inheritance or make a sale, your cash flow will look a little different—in a great way. And odds are, your wheels are already spinning on what to do with it.

Perhaps you’re thinking about paying off debt. Maybe there’s a large purchase you’ve been looking forward to. Or maybe you’re turning back your retirement clock.

Though there’s no “wrong” way to spend your financial windfall—there are more efficient ways to use it. Ways that will help your money work harder for you. This is where your financial professional can help.

How a financial professional can assist you

Your financial professional can get to know what you value and help you develop a comprehensive plan that helps you live those values—from providing for your family to making an impact.

The right financial professional can also help identify blind spots and opportunities to help grow and protect your money, showing you how to creatively use tools like disability or permanent life insurance to help you reach your financial potential. They’ll recommend solutions uniquely tailored to you that get the most out of your money and put it where it matters.

And even if you already have a plan, your financial professional can help you find new opportunities to maximize what you’re doing right.

You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and it’s important to have the right team behind you. Connect with a financial professional today to find a better way to money.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM) (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI.