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…

The Retirement Tightrope in a Bubble Economy

Markets may look strong on the surface, but what happens when the bubble finally bursts? This episode explores the tension between short-term volatility and long-term economic growth, and why patience isn’t easy—especially for those nearing retirement. Glenn Johnson explains how current conditions …

Why Retirement Feels Riskier Than You Expected

Retirement can feel less like a finish line and more like stepping into a financial minefield without a map. Glenn Johnson shares how unclear expectations, market overconfidence, and family concerns can complicate one of life’s biggest transitions. Drawing on personal experience and lessons from pa…

When Inflation Squeezes: The Silent Threat to Retirement

Inflation isn’t just rising—it’s quietly squeezing retirees until their plans crack under pressure. As inflation and market volatility collide, Glenn Johnson explains why retirees feel the impact first—and hardest. Drawing on lessons from the 2008 crash and today’s “everything bubble,” he breaks d…

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…