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...
by Phil Lebkuecher | May 31, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
First, let’s define “bad financial advice” as advice that promotes the interest of the person selling the financial advice and/or products, rather than YOUR best interest. Sometimes it’s not clear what the motives behind financial advice really are. So how do you...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Apr 26, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
I recently spoke on our monthly webinar about how there really is no “magic” number that can be calculated to ensure a comfortable retirement. Rather than chase a fictious amount, I suggested that investors should focus on accumulating funds in assets like 401(k)s...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Mar 29, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
Nick Saban, recently retired football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide said, “If you want to be good, you don’t really have a lot of choices.” He was referring to the choice to either be disciplined or not when it comes to a specific process that leads to success. ...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Feb 23, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
Self-control is an important characteristic that can help us in all aspects of our lives from biting our tongue, to passing on the sweet treat, to accomplishing our New Year’s resolutions. But self-control isn’t easy! In fact, it can be downright painful, especially...
