by Phil Lebkuecher | Jan 26, 2024 | Behavioral Finance
In 2021, economic policymakers told us that inflation was transitory. In 2022, they changed their tune and said that inflation is persistent. They both could be correct, depending on the time frame being used. When it comes to long-term investing, many of the...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Dec 29, 2023 | Behavioral Finance
As the year comes to an end, it’s a good time to reflect upon the year behind us. The good things, the bad things, and the success we achieved along the way. Sometimes we rely upon favorable circumstances to achieve success, but circumstances are often beyond our...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Nov 24, 2023 | Behavioral Finance
When markets and headlines become concerning, as they do just about every few months, remaining calm can be difficult – but is essential to making wise financial decisions. Finding Your Calm While we cannot control what happens in the world, the good news is that...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Oct 27, 2023 | Behavioral Finance
It is human nature to focus more on the present than on the future, which is in line with our basic instinct of survival. We focus on the present because that is where “life happens” and where we experience feelings such as pleasure, pain, anxiety, and peace. Every...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Sep 29, 2023 | Behavioral Finance
As the kids go back to school and we realize that 2024 will be upon us in about 90 days, it is a good time to review the ABCs of successful investing. A – Adjust Your Expectations It’s important to accept the reality that all financial markets have selloffs. These...
by Phil Lebkuecher | Aug 25, 2023 | Behavioral Finance
Time is an interesting dimension. While time is a fixed measurement, our perception of time can vary greatly depending on what we are doing and/or feeling. It has been said that the longest eight seconds in life is riding a bull. I believe that’s a true statement...
