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…

Chasing Growth or Protecting Income? The Retirement Crossroads

Could the newest 401(k) investment options be adding risk at the exact time retirement calls for caution? Glenn Johnson explains why offerings like Bitcoin, private equity, and IPOs may appeal to investors seeking growth, but can create challenges for those nearing or living in retirement. The conv…

Why Crossing the Retirement Finish Line Isn’t the End

Retirement can feel like a finish line, but what happens after you cross it? Drawing on a surprising comparison between prison escapes and retirement, Glenn Johnson explains why so many people focus on leaving work without fully preparing for what comes next. The conversation explores the importanc…

Why Last-Minute Investment Moves Can Backfire

Is your retirement plan built on strategy, or a last-minute gamble? This episode compares Wendy’s search for a turnaround with the temptation many face nearing retirement: chasing a “big win” to catch up. Glenn Johnson unpacks why relying on a single investment, product, or high-risk move can backf…

Are You Betting Your Retirement?

Is today’s market investing, or is it starting to feel like gambling? Glenn Johnson unpacks Warren Buffett’s “church and casino” analogy and what it means for retirees facing a high-stakes market environment. He explores how hype, overconfidence, and years of strong returns can blur the line betwee…