Launch Financial With Brad Sherman

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss February CPI report, which came in slightly higher than analyst expectations at 0.4% increase for the month, and 3.2% higher from a year ago. Are you still feeling the impacts of inflation on your wallet? We will continue to monitor the impact this CPI data has on both the market and Federal Reserve and future interest rate policy.  Show Notes:

Overview: Happy March!  Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we unpack February in the markets and discuss the markets following reaching all time highs last week as we continue to await outlook and rhetoric from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on the future of interest rate policy.  Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of continued earnings reports and economic data that the market will continue to digest as the Federal Reserve makes their analysis on future interest rate policy. More economic data is on slate later this week, so stay tuned for an emergency press conference.    Show Notes:   

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets drawback awaiting major earnings, including tech mogul Nvidia. We also discuss the importance of creating a savings strategy and how to maximize your extra cash.  Show Notes: 

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss January CPI data coming in hotter than expected. We will continue to watch how this will impact the Fed's decision on future interest rate policy and the potenital of cutting interest rates in the back half of the year.    Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic data including the Federal Reserve deciding to hold interest rates steady and signaling there may not be enough data to cut rates at the next meeting. However, amidst this economic data, the consumer is continuing the spend as interest rates on credit cards hit 21.5% and consumer sentiment remains high.    Show Notes:

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets continuign to break record highs in the stock market, while all eyes are on mega cap tech earnings later this week along with the Federal Reserve interest rate policy decision. Email info@shermanwealth.com for more info.    Show Notes: 

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss exciting all time highs and records in the stock market, with the Dow reaching above 38000 for the first time ever. Amid all time highs in the stock market, we like to discuss the importance of time in the market versus timing the market as well as determining your risk tolerance and goals based planning. For more of our thoughts, check out the episode or email info@shermanwealth.com   Show Notes: 

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