Do You Know What Interest Rates You Are Paying On Your Credit Cards?
As inflation continues to rise and be top of mind for the average household, we want to continue discussing how it is affecting our daily life and how to navigate this adjustment. Prices of nearly...
View ArticleEp. 117 Launch Financial- November Inflation Report Comes In Lighter Than...
Overview: Join us on our inflation episode of Launch Financial as we discuss November’s CPI report that came in lighter than expected with energy prices declining but shelter and food costs...
View ArticleThe Financial Goals Of Americans Are Changing
It’s been quite an interesting year for the US economy as we are now living in a rising interest rate and inflationary environment after a few years of historically low interest rates during the...
View ArticleWhat Are Your Financial Resolutions for 2023?
Happy Holiday Season! We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and New Years celebration. It’s certainly been a rollercoaster of a year, with inflation at a 40-year high and the Federal Reserve...
View ArticleEp. 118 Launch Financial- End of the Year Review
Overview: Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we discuss 2022 in review along rising interest rates, consumer spending due to 40-year high inflation numbers, retailers, and more! If...
View ArticleFinancial Secrets and Money Mistakes Within A Relationship
One mistake we often see overlooked by individuals is the discussion of money with their partner. We know that money conversations with your partner, whether new or old, can get messy and feel...
View ArticleEp. 119 Launch Financial- Happy New Year From Sherman Wealth
Overview: Happy New Year! Join us on our very first Launch Financail episode of 2023 as we discuss 2022 in the markets, 2023 financial resolutions, and ways to set intentional goals for yourself in...
View ArticleHow The Secure 2.0 Act Might Impact You!
Happy New Year everyone, we hope you had a wonderful holiday season and wish you a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year. Before the start of 2023, on December 29th, Congress passed the Secure 2.0...
View ArticleHere Are The Estate & Gift Tax Exclusions for 2023
The IRS has increased many contribution limits for 2023, including retirement savings, but also recently just adjusted the tax exclusions and exemptions for inflation. We want to mention a few that...
View ArticleEp. 120 Launch Financial- Food Prices Continue To Surge As We Await More CPI...
Overview: Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we discuss interest rates and the market as we await December’s inflation report later this week along with comments from Fed Chair...
View ArticleHow To Teach Your Children About Finances
As we head into 2023 and think about financial goals for the year, many clients and prospects have been asking us how to think about finances for their kids and the best ways to teach their children...
View ArticleDo You Have A Financial Plan? Many Americans Do Not
As we reflect on 2022 and digest the economic volatility we saw last year, the need for having and financial plan seems more urgent. With high inflation levels, an increased cost of living, and rising...
View ArticleEp. 121 Launch Financial-Earnings Season Heats Up
Overview: Join us for our 121st episode of Launch Financial as we discsus the markets after digesting last week’s CPI data for December, along with earnings season and what we anticipate to see this...
View ArticleEarning More Money With Less Risk In a Rising Interest Environment
Do you want to earn more money without taking on more risk? If so, keep reading! With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to combat inflation over the last few months, and set to raise them...
View ArticleDo You Want to Save More For Retirement This Year? Here’s How
If you were looking to increase your retirement savings last year, there is an opportunity for you in 2023. As we mentioned in a prior blog, the IRS increased retirement contribution limits for 2023,...
View ArticleAre You HSA Eligible? If So, Check This Out
Are You HSA eligible? If so, here’s how to take advantage of it during this time of year. Open enrollment just passed, but if you did not consider contributing to your HSA, now is a great time to do so...
View ArticleEp. 122 Launch Financial-Tax Season Is Underway. Here’s How To Prepare
Overview: Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we discuss tax tips as we kick off this year’s tax season, as well as mega-cap tech earnings reporting this week. All eyes are on the...
View ArticleWhy It’s Prudent To Invest With A Long-Term Mindset
Given the extreme volatility we saw in the markets last year, how are you feeling as it relates to your investments and overall financial stability? As we embark on 2023 and take on the year to come,...
View ArticleRobo VS. Human Financial Advisors
The last few years have certainly changed the cadence in which many of us operate on a day to day basis. This is especially true with the emergence of technology and transition to remote work,...
View ArticleEp. 123 Launch Financial- Markets Bracing for the Fed’s Next Rate Hike
Overview: Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we discuss how the markets are on track for their best January since 2019. The markets are now bracing for the Federal Reserve’s interest...
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