The Capitalized Life & Retirement Show

When it comes to inflation and volatility, 2023 is probably going to be yet another year of havoc. But should you withdraw all your money from the stock market? After the last few years, perhaps you've already done so. However, we need to understand what's happening in the markets in order to strategize for retirement success. Listen to the latest podcast with Matthew Johnson here to learn more. &...

A new year is a great time to reflect on the past 365 days, and look ahead to potential changes for 2023. A recent survey by the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business asked Americans over 50 asking what their top 5 regrets are. Listen to the latest Capitalized Life & Retirement show with Matthew Johnson here to find out the results - and how you can help avoid the same regret...

As Matthew Johnson of Johnson Wealth & Income Management celebrates 25 years of experience in the financial planning world, he is here to talk about a time-sensitive topic - things you need to be sinking your money into before it's gone. Listen to the last Capitalized Life and Retirement show of the year here to find out more!

There’s debt, and then there’s debt that could potentially have a stranglehold on your retirement. Find out the facts and how you can deal with debt (especially as you near retirement) with Matthew P. Johnson in the latest Capitalized Life & Retirement Show here.

Friends, family and planning for the future… The holidays bring a whole new meaning to new beginnings. Make this year a new beginning for YOU. Find out more in the latest Capitalized Life and Retirement Show with Matthew P. Johnson here.

No one likes taking the blame. And sometimes we even prefer to point the finger. But what about taking accountability for the future? Your retirement to be specific. At the end of the day, it's your financial future, and only you should be responsible for it. Listen to Matthew Johnson in the latest Capitalized Life and Retirement Show here to find out more.

Why is this year different from all other years for Iowans? Inflation. How does inflation affect fixed-income? And how does fixed-income affect inflation? Find out here.

How many times have you asked/told someone what they need to be doing, only to be told "I know, I know..."? In today's Capital Life & Retirement Show, Matthew Johnson discusses the inexcusable excuses we are all guilty of when it comes to managing our financial future.

Problems are an unfortunate part of daily life; Problems with your car, problems with your dishwasher, problems with your laptop. When you can’t solve these issues on your own – no matter how hard you try – sometimes, all it takes is a brand new perspective from someone who can instantly see where the problem lies. Whether your problems lie in the economy, markets or even your retirement portfolio...

In Iowa and across the U.S, pre-retirees and retirees can invest in gold through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), buying stock in gold miners and associated companies, and buying a physical product. But in 2022, does it still pay to invest in gold and other precious metals? Listen to the latest Capitalized Life & Retirement Show here with Matthew P. Johnson to find out.

We're seeing more and more people becoming suckers - but what exactly are we talking about? When it comes to our money, we can be suckers for a good salesman. And unfortunately, the financial world is riddled with them. Listen to the latest Capitalized Life and Retirement Show with Matthew Johnson here to find out more!

When it comes to retirement, some find themselves relaxing by the ocean while others continue to grind. In this episode, we discuss 3 steps to help narrow the disparity of these outcomes.

There's lots of talk about the Secure Act 2.0, but what is it? Listen to Matthew in today's podcast to find out.

The good and the bad of annuities.

Retire with dignity. Matthew discusses this topic in today's episode.

Some things are easy to ignore, but they could cause big problems down the road. Listen to today's episode to learn about solving the unsolvable problems.

These are not the mice hiding in your house or the ones in the nursery rhymes. No, these are the three people you probably have in your life that you don't bring together in your life and therefore, doing yourself a disservice - your tax preparer, financial advisor, and attorney.

Rising Rates Don't Have to Mean Less Income. But how? Listen here to the Capitalized Life to find out.

Rising rates are something we can take advantage. Listen to Matthew in today's episode to find out why and how.

Where do you take shelter when the financial storm hits? Listen in this week's podcast with Matthew Johnson.

What do you do when times are tough and you need to find some money? Matthew discusses here.

Seconds opinions are a very valuable thing. Listen here to find out why.

Yes, stocks take time, but they also take your time. Listen to Matthew discuss in this week's podcast episode.

The Spinning Wheel. Listen to Matthew discuss here.

What happened? Listen to Matthew discuss now.