As we’ve been discussing inflation and how to adjust your new budget accordingly, you might also be wondering how the continual rise in interest rates from the Federal Reserve will impact your wallet and investment portfolio. Let’s take a look. First, let’s start by digesting where interest rates come into play as they relate to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly had a large impact on the financial decisions of many individuals across the globe. The uncertainty of the pandemic along with continued times of extreme market volatility caused many to pull out of the market temporarily, or at least until things “returned to normal”. At Sherman Wealth, we are firm…
In our last blog we wrote about questions to ask when evaluating and searching for a financial advisor. Finding the right financial advisor is extremely important, as you want to trust the individual who will be handling your money and providing you with financial advice. We want to continue the conversation and make you aware…
Whether it’s your first time working with a financial advisor or you are searching for a new one, it’s important to make sure you ask the right questions to ensure the advisor you choose will be a good fit and will help you reach your financial goals. Comfortability and the potential for a long-lasting relationship…
As we look back on the last twelve months, we can certainly say 2021 was quite a year. We continued to battle COVID-19 and re-assimilate into pre-pandemic life, we saw lots of market volatility and corrections, and helped many of our clients achieve major financial milestones. As we wrap up the year, we want to…
Being your own boss is a great feeling with many benefits, but those benefits do not include a fast track to a great mortgage. Gone are the days of the easy mortgages, the no-income-verification loans, and The Big Short. In fact, qualifying for a mortgage may rank as one of the biggest challenges you face…
We recently posted a video, blog and financial tips regarding the importance of creating and implementing an end of year financial checklist. As part of your annual checklist, a main focus during the month of November should be your employer’s open enrollment period. For many employers, open enrollment runs through early December. This year, as…
When you sign up for a credit card, you are often assigned a credit limit when that account is opened. These limits typically start at $200 and go up to tens of thousands of dollars. With so many people out of jobs and finding it hard to make ends meet these days, credit cards have…
As our world is evolving and industries are becoming more complex, we have found that consumers too are heightening their expectations in terms of products and services received. A recent survey by Spectrem Group found that there is quite a gap between what consumers expect and what they receive in actuality, especially in regards to…
Changing jobs and not sure if you have everything under control? Switching jobs can be a stressful time and definitely a transition, so it’s important to make sure you are on top of everything you need to know and do. So where do you start? Let’s see. Salary Structure According to an interesting LinkedIn article,…