by Phil Lebkuecher | Nov 29, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
I’m pretty sure “normal” people don’t sit around contemplating such things as “financial math” very much, but I believe it’s important! Understanding the differences between thinking about savings in terms of dollars vs a percentage of salary can have a significant...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Oct 25, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
You may have encountered this before: we think we’re prepared for an event and then realize that we are not fully ready to deal with all of it. I’m finding this personally true in the passing of my mother-in-law. I hope to pass along some helpful experience and...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Sep 27, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
If you’re a candidate for political office, especially a presidential candidate, you don’t want to discuss the national debt and deficit. Part of the reason I believe that almost none of the politicians in Congress or the White House want to discuss the levels of the...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Aug 30, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
As we approach September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated interest rate cut. This pivotal moment presents both opportunities and challenges for investors. As your behavioral financial advisor, I’d like to share three key moves to consider...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Jul 26, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
I am so grateful to live in a free nation. I am so grateful for the freedom and right to pursue happiness, as established in the Declaration of Independence. Thanks be to many unselfish individuals that sacrificed much, even their own lives, so we can enjoy these...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Jun 28, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
As summer comes upon us, many people take time off work to travel and spend time with family and loved ones. The summer provides many opportunities for us to make memories – memories that can last a lifetime and provide years of joy. But life is complex. We often...
