Volatile markets can be unsettling. You work hard for your money and even losing money on paper, to market fluctuations, can make you want to put all your cash under the mattress. In reality most investments will have volatility. Fixed rate products like CD’s may not have volatility, but will have their own risk of…
While no person falls neatly into statistical averages, as humans, we are all emotional beings and subject to all different kinds of behavioral biases when it comes to investing. There are three major ways in which men and women differ when it comes to behavioral investing. Investment Goals and Strategies: According to the Wall Street…
As the Millennial Generation continues to get more work experience under their belt, statistics from a UBS Wealth Management survey show that this generation is the most fiscally conservative generation since the Great Depression. With most recent generations, the advice that has served them best is to invest their money. With this generation, more and…
A drift portfolio 60% invested in stocks delivers risk comparable to a portfolio with greater market exposure, 80% invested in the stock market in the example of Figure III-2. This added risk from an unbalanced portfolio is not rewarded by a significantly greater return on your investment. Thus, a professionally balanced portfolio may help reduce…
Though it may seem daunting, investing in your future is a positive choice. Your experience doesn’t have to be intimidating; I will be happy to serve as your financial planner to help guide you through the process. There is no better time to begin than now. The earlier you can begin to save, the greater…
With nearly 70% of Americans unsure of what a 529 plan is, Thursday, May 29 is National 529 Day (or more officially “National 529 College Savings Plan Day”), serving to raise awareness to the benefits of a 529 investment plan. Essentially, it is a college tuition plan for your children that is tax-free both on…
History shows chasing the prior year’s hot asset class doesn’t always pay off. Fixed income investments could highlight a portfolio one year, but deliver losses only two years later. Portfolios are individually tailored to clients’ so your needs with custom investments and are met in ever-changing markets. Sherman Wealth Management emphasizes quarterly client meetings to…