by Phil Lebkuecher | Feb 28, 2025 | Behavioral Finance
Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches so many lives: Financial Planning for Aging Parents. I call it a Labor of Love because supporting our parents as they age is not just a financial responsibility—it’s a heartfelt commitment to their well-being. Let’s...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Jan 31, 2025 | Behavioral Finance
Aging is an inevitable part of life, and with it comes the necessity for financial planning. As individuals grow older, their financial needs and concerns shift. This is especially true for retirement and beyond. This is when healthcare usually costs the most. It...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Dec 27, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
There are certain activities, songs, food/drink, and traditions that help me get into the Christmas spirit. A lot of it is kind of frivolous, like watching the movie Scrooged with Bill Murray or the original How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. My wife loves...
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...
