When the Fed Won’t Move, Should Your Money?

Interest rates may be frozen, inflation still won’t budge, and retirement investors are stuck in the middle. Glenn Johnson unpacks why the Federal Reserve is holding firm, how market bubbles form, and why riding the market down near retirement can be costly. The conversation connects inflation, une…

When Waiting Becomes the Risk

Waiting for the “perfect time” feels harmless—until it quietly becomes the biggest risk of all. In this episode of The Manumit Podcast, Glenn explores how hesitation shows up in retirement planning, especially for those approaching or already in retirement. He unpacks why many people delay moves li…

Retirement Math vs. Retirement Life

Waiting for a bigger Social Security check can feel responsible—until lived experience tells a different story. A listener’s regret about delaying benefits until age 70 sparks a candid conversation about timing, trade-offs, and what retirement really looks like across decades. Glenn explores how he…

The Hidden Cost of Not Talking About Retirement

Most couples spend more time planning a grocery run than talking about their future together. On this episode of The Manumit Podcast, Glenn Johnson unpacks a surprising statistic about how little quality time couples actually share—and why that silence often shows up later in retirement. They explo…

Why Feeling “Bad at Money” Is More Common Than You Think

Why do we memorize the recorder but never learn how money actually works? Using a lighthearted comedy clip as a springboard, Glenn Johnson unpacks why basic financial education is missing from school—and how that gap creates unnecessary fear and embarrassment around money. Glenn explains why not kn…

When Timing the Market Backfires in Retirement

Trying to outsmart the market can quietly do the most damage when timing matters most. This episode explores why market timing becomes far riskier as retirement approaches, especially when withdrawals begin during volatile periods. The conversation breaks down how early losses can shrink long‑term …

The Question Most People Never Ask Before Retirement

What if the hardest part of retirement isn’t money, but knowing how you want to live each day? In this episode of The Manumit Podcast, Glenn Johnson unpacks why retirement is a life transition, not just a financial one. The conversation explores the power of defining an ideal day, how financial unc…

Why a High Net Worth Doesn’t Always Mean Financial Freedom

What if “being okay with risk” doesn’t mean what you think it means? In this episode of the Manumit Podcast, Glenn Johnson unpacks how people really define risk, growth, and peace of mind. The conversation reframes retirement as retiring a job—not yourself—and breaks down practical levels of financ…

Interest Rates, Inflation, and the Hidden Risks Most Retirees Miss

What if the biggest risk to your retirement isn’t the market, but who controls interest rates? This episode breaks down the power struggle between the Federal Reserve and the free market, and why Fed headlines matter far less than most people think when it comes to long-term retirement income. Glen…

The Fed vs. Your Future: Who’s Really in Control?

A single Fed headline can shake markets overnight—but your retirement has to survive decades. In this episode of The Manumit Podcast, Glenn Johnson unpacks the power struggle between the Federal Reserve and the free market, sparked by news of potential leadership changes at the Fed. They break down…