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 often times impact or apply to our clients, which involves estate planning. For 2023, the IRS increase the annual gift tax exclusion $1,000 from…
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 uncomfortable; however, having those discussions is so incredibly important to the wellbeing of your financial life. It has become so common that…
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 rising interest rates. When a new year rolls around, we often think about the year just behind us and set financial…
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 everything have been skyrocketing over the last few months, and the most recent November CPI report announced a 7.1% year…
As we approach the end of the year and wrap up our end of the year planning for 2022, we are working with many on tax planning for 2023. As we worked with and helped many clients this year, a large area we saw many gaps and holes in was the tax planning area. Many…
You always hear people talking about saving for the future and for retirement. But you may be wondering why is it so important? Well, saving for your future and building your wealth can be quite simple if you go about it in the right way. One of these “right ways” includes STARTING EARLY. Starting early…
It’s hard to believe, but the final quarter of the year is now upon us. As 2022 comes to a close, here are some key money moves you can make to finish the year off strong and set yourself up for success in 2023. GATHER AND ANALYZE YOUR DATA As we head into the final…
As financial advisors, we work with individuals everyday to deliver value and financial advice. At Sherman Wealth, we specialize and focus on customized financial advice and plans. We often discuss the difference between DIY “do-it-yourselfers” and financial advisors. One very important differentiator between the two is the value of the advice. We believe that financial…
With the holidays and Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s a great time to discuss giving back to those in need. At Sherman Wealth, we are very charitably inclined, so we want to discuss how setting up a donor advised fund could be a good option for you and your family. For those who don’t know,…
As we’ve been making our way through this market correction and this interesting economic environment with the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to combat inflation, we’ve been getting many questions about which financial moves you should be making and which ones to avoid. While market volatility can be stressful and scary for us all, the…