As we begin a new year, it’s helpful to reflect on our financial habits and the biases that may influence them. By understanding and mitigating these biases, we can make more informed decisions and set ourselves up for greater financial success. In this episode, Michael will highlight the most common cognitive biases that he sees in people, which is a topic that could reshape how you approach your financial decisions.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Why biases play a huge role in what we do with finances and there are actually 175 cognitive biases.
• The fear of missing out bias is amplified by social media.
• Herding bias is the phenomenon where you blindly follow what others are doing.
• Confirmation bias involves only being able to see information that supports our current position and beliefs.
• Being open to uncertainty can improve our life.

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In this festive episode of Caffeine and Cash Flow, Michael guides you through the 12 Days of Financial Wellness. Discover essential tips on managing assets, liabilities, protection, and cash flow as you prepare your balance sheet for the new year. Whether you're planning for personal property, savings, investments, or understanding liabilities, this episode provides practical advice to enhance your financial health.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Protecting your balance sheet.
• The different categories of assets.
• How to view different types of debt and other liabilities.
• Understanding your cash flow and how to use that for retirement planning.

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Email: michael.schulte@westpacwealth.com

Phone: 702-767-4897

As we approach the new year, it's essential to stay informed about the financial changes that could impact your retirement planning. The latest episode of the Caffeine and Cash Flow podcast will provide you with updates for 2025, focusing on pension and retirement plan contribution limits.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The maximum amounts you can put into different types of IRAs.
• Should you be maxing out the catch-up contributions?
• Something that’s brand new for 2025.
• Social Security COLA increase and other changes to benefits.
• The gift tax exclusion is going up as well.

Get in touch with Michael-

Web: https://www.westpacwealth.com/team/michael-schulte

Email: michael.schulte@westpacwealth.com

Phone: 702-767-4897