Launch Financial With Brad Sherman

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of launch Financial as we discuss the markets as it digests a strong jobs report and booming consumer sentiment, the highest since July 2021. Home sales plunged in 2023 to a 30-year low, leaving us to track what the housing market has in store for home buyers in 2024.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a volatile stock market to start the year, snapping a 9-week winning streak as it awaits economic inflation data later this week.    Show Notes: 

Overview: Happy New Year everyone! Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss 2023 in the markets, setting financial goals for 2024, and holding yourself accountable in the New Year!    Show Notes: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/401k-limit-increases-to-23000-for-2024-ira-limit-rises-to-7000 

Overview: Tune into our final episode of Launch Financial for 2023 as we discuss holiday spending, the year in the stock markets, and outlook on future interest rate policy.    Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a 4-week high in the stock market, approaching a 5th week winning streak. All eyes continue to watch the Federal Reserve's outlook on future interest rate policy in 2024.  Show Notes:    

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss November in the markets, along with some end of the year financial action items to check off before December 31st. Email info@shermanwealth.com if you have any questions or have any inquiries.    Show Notes: 

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets and the strong November it saw, as well as Giving Tuesday and the efforts here at Sherman Wealth. Email info@shermanwealth.com if you are interested in our end of the year checklist and action items blog.  Show Notes:  Here’s Why To Consider A Donor Advised Fund 

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss retail sales and the consumer as we head into Thanksgiving week. How are you feeling about holiday shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Let us know!    Show Notes: 

Overview: Tune into this week's CPI episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a cooler than expetced October CPI report, which marked the core CPI two-year low, as the consumer continues to cut back spending and prices cool off. We will be back with more inflation data and economic clues about the consumer following tomorrow's PPI report. If you have any questions, email info@shermanwealth.com.    Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the strong week the stock market had and the consequent impact that had on yields. For those who have been wondering how to maximize this higher for longer interest rate environment, tune in to learn more about higher yielding investement vehicles you can explore.  Show Notes:  The IRS Increased Retirement Contribution Limits for 2024

Overview: Happy Halloween Everyone! We hope you have a fun and safe evening tonight. This week we discussed October in the markets awaiting to see how they will respond to the Federal Reserve meeting and decision on "higher for longer" interest rate policy later this week. If you have any questions on interest rate flucuations and market volatility, let us know, info@shermanwealth.com  Show Notes: More details on I-Bonds: https://treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/i-bonds/  

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of earnings following a big slew of economic data last week. This week we await GDP and PCE data which will provide further outlook on the future of interest rate and economic policy. Given the recent spike in yields, affordability in the housing market is impacting the consumers wallet. We will continue to watch for clues on future interest rate policy later this week.    Show Notes: 

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as retail sales are relased hotter than expected following last week's higher inflation data. We will continue to watch how the markets digest this all as well as earnings from large money center banks.    Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the horrific events of the terrorist attack on Israel, following the impact this attack is having on the economy. Our hearts are with Israel and check out the resources below to help support.    Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-3iQLlCKI18rs0luiaGu8Be7RK02hhTOw61bw4QW5uY/edit 

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss interest rates spiking to record highs not seen since 2007, amid outlook on whether the Fed will maintain a tighter interest rate policy for longer.    Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss Septmeber in the stock market as well as the impact of the Fed keeping interest rates steady at their Spetmeber meeting. Are the Fed's rate hikes stinging you and your wallet? Let us know!    Show Notes:  Launch Financial- How To Work Through Money Conversations With Your Significant Other, with David Pearl

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the Federal Reserve two-day meeting where they will decide on the future of interest rate policy. We also discsused the impact inflation and rising costs are having on the consumer. Are you feeling the impacts of inflation? Let us know, info@shermanwealth.com. Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the big upcoming week of economic data, including August CPI data, PPI data, Retail Sales, and Prelim Consumer Sentiment. As we head into this monster week of data and await future Fed interest rate policy outlook, make sure you are maximizing your financial suituation and understanding how to navigate this interest rate environment.  Show Notes:  https://shermanwealth.com/your-financial-checklist-for-september/ 

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets as they continue to digest economic data and we prepare for the fall. Make sure you re-visit your budget as we dive into the fall and prepare to tackle your goals by year end.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets as they continue to digest inflation data and Fed outlook on whether they will be another interest rate hike this fall. As consumer sentiment numbers finalize, how are you feeling about your spending? Gas prices are spiking up to highs for the year, are you feeling the impact? Let us know!  Show Notes: