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…

Is Your Financial Boat Built Before the Storm Arrives?

What if the biggest threat to your portfolio isn’t missing gains, but taking on more risk than you realize? In this episode, Glenn Johnson sits down with Brad Jenkins, Chief Investment Officer of MarketGuard, to discuss building portfolios designed for long-term growth with less volatility. They ex…

What's Really Holding You Back From Building a Financial Plan?

Waiting for the perfect time to start retirement planning might be the very thing holding you back. In this episode of The Manumit Podcast, Glenn Johnson explores why so many people delay financial planning, from feeling unprepared and financially comfortable to past negative experiences with advis…

The Retirement Risk No One Saw Coming

What happens if AI changes your career plans before you're ready to retire? In this episode of The Manumit Podcast, Glenn Johnson explores how rapid technological change is reshaping the workforce and why adaptability matters more than ever. He discusses preparing for unexpected career shifts, deve…

Are You Letting FOMO Drive Retirement Decisions?

What if the opportunity you're chasing is actually the risk you should avoid? Glenn Johnson explores how fear of missing out (FOMO) can influence investment decisions, especially for those nearing or in retirement. He discusses why emotions like greed and fear can cloud judgment, how market euphori…

The Great Wealth Transfer: Are Your Heirs Ready?

What happens when a lifetime of hard work is passed down to someone who isn’t prepared to manage it? Glenn Johnson explores the growing Great Wealth Transfer and why passing along money is only part of the equation. He discusses the importance of financial education, family conversations, and prepa…

Are You Giving Up Your Best Years Waiting to Retire?

What if the biggest threat to your retirement isn’t running out of money—but running out of healthy years to enjoy it? Glenn Johnson discusses the difference between retiring on your own terms versus being forced into retirement by circumstances, stress, or health challenges. He explores why prepar…

Your Financial Check Engine Light Is On, What Now?

What if financial stress isn’t the problem but a warning worth paying attention to? Retirement advisor Glenn Johnson explores why retirement is more than a financial milestone and how stress can reveal hidden risks before they become costly mistakes. Using the analogy of a “financial check engine l…