Is Your Retirement Income Ready for a Market Downturn?

What happens to your retirement income plan when the market takes an unexpected turn? Glenn Johnson explores why having retirement accounts, Social Security, and other assets isn’t necessarily the same as having a coordinated financial system. He discusses building flexibility into retirement incom…

Could Your Retirement Outlast Your Plan?

What if your retirement lasts 30 or even 40 years? Casey and Glenn Johnson explore how longevity changes the retirement planning conversation and why simply contributing to a 401(k) may only be the beginning. Using the analogy of running a successful business, Glenn explains how different parts of …

What Does “Enough” Look Like in Retirement?

What if retirement success is less about chasing more and more about knowing when enough is enough? Glenn Johnson explores the difference between contentment and complacency, and how that mindset connects to retirement planning. He discusses the importance of reliable cash flow, recognizing investm…

What If Retirement Comes Earlier Than Planned?

What happens when retirement arrives before you’re ready for it? Glenn Johnson discusses why health issues, layoffs, and caregiving responsibilities can push people into retirement earlier than planned. He explores the importance of identifying must-hit financial goals, creating reliable income for…

The Mortgage Question Every Retiree Should Ask

Would you take out a mortgage today just to keep more cash in the bank? Glenn Johnson tackles one of retirement's biggest questions: whether paying off your home is the right move before leaving the workforce. He explores why credit card and auto debt often take priority, how low mortgage rates can…

Inflation Is Slowing... So Why Do Retirees Still Feel Behind?

What if staying ahead of inflation has less to do with earning more and more to do with protecting what you've already built? Glenn Johnson explores why inflation continues to pressure retirees, even when headline numbers appear to improve. The conversation breaks down what drives inflation, how ma…

When Caregiving Changes Everything

What happens to your retirement plan when caring for a loved one suddenly becomes your responsibility? This episode examines the financial and emotional realities of family caregiving, from reduced income and unexpected expenses to difficult decisions about work and retirement. Through a personal f…

The Retirement Lesson Most Schools Never Teach

What if the biggest retirement risk isn't market volatility, but a lack of financial education? In this episode of The Manumit Podcast, Glenn Johnson discusses why financial literacy is often missing from traditional education and how the skills needed in retirement differ from those used during th…

What Levi Strauss Can Teach You About Retirement Planning

Are you building your retirement plan like a gold miner chasing a lucky strike, or like Levi Strauss creating something built to last? Glenn Johnson explores the "telescope and microscope" approach to retirement planning, balancing long-term goals with day-to-day financial decisions. Using lessons …

Can Your Retirement Plan Handle Persistent Inflation?

What if inflation has less to do with prices and more to do with the amount of debt in the system? Glenn Johnson breaks down his view of what drives inflation, why Federal Reserve rate decisions may not fully address rising costs, and how retirees can prepare for higher everyday expenses. The conve…