Johnson Brunetti Money Wisdom

If you're being forced into an early retirement, whether it's because of changes in your company or your own health reasons, there are dozens of questions that you probably have running through your head. Fortunately you're not the first person to ask those questions, so Joel is ready to walk you through some of the answers.  

We all want as much certainty in our retirement plan as we can possibly have. But some things are uncertain by nature. Such as how long we'll live, how tax rates will change in the future, how the financial market will behave year to year, etc. So how do we plan around all of that uncertainty? The latest Johnson Brunetti Money Wisdom offers some advice on how to be prepared for the unexpected.

Is it possible to take what we learn from the Weather Channel when there is an approaching hurricane, and then apply that knowledge to our very own retirement planning? Believe it or not, it is possible and effective. How preparing for the worst, can make sure you are financially secure.

Anytime you find yourself between jobs, it can be a frustrating and scary situation. But it can also be a time of opportunity. How so? Joel discusses some of the opportunities and pitfalls of being between jobs. What things do you need to be aware of?

Retirement planning today is not what it once used to be. Believe it or not, your parents and grandparents probably found it easier to plan for their retirement that you have today planning for yours. So what do you do about it? Johnson Brunetti Money Wisdom explains.  

Are you a risk taker? Or do you tend to be more cautious? Does your financial portfolio reflect your personality? Even if you are not naturally a risk taker, are you taking risks with your money that you don't even realize?

Are you a risk taker? Or do you tend to be more cautious? Does your financial portfolio reflect your personality? Even if you are not naturally a risk taker, are you taking risks with your money that you don't even realize?

How do you avoid getting in your own way when it comes to your financial planning? Eric Hogarth joins the show to teach and discuss some advice and tips.

This week's Johnson Brunetti Money Wisdom takes a look at the six crucial steps of the financial planning process. For when you are working with a financial planner.  

On this week's Johnson Brunetti Money Wisdom: The Glory Days. Why was it actually easier to plan a retirement "back in the day," compared to planning for retirement in the current financial and economic environment?

On this week's Johnson Brunetti Money Wisdom, we're talking about your 401k. What are some common questions people have about their 401k plan and options? What are frequent concerns about investing and contributing to your 401k? Plus common mistakes you should avoid when it comes to your pension investment.

Netflix, Google, Amazon and Apple are all booming. But are we setting ourselves up for another dot-com crash?  

Joel Johnson discusses his brand new book "The Wealthy Think Differently: How to Discover and Challenge Your Financial Philosophy."

Are you guilty of making some unreasonable requests of your financial advisor without even realizing it?

If your retirement plan was a pyramid, how would it be constructed? What is the foundation made of? What makes up the different levels of the pyramid?

If you've ever ridden the subway in London, you've seen the signs that say "Mind the Gap," warning you about the gap between the platform and the train. What are the "gaps" in your retirement plan that you need to make sure you're paying attention to?  

What can we possibly learn about retirement planning from Mick Jagger? Believe it or not, he can teach us several lessons...

How to thrive with a truly customized retirement plan (instead of just getting by with a one-size-fits-all approach).

The tax planning conversations that you should be having (but probably aren't).

Learn a great way to simplify the way you think about the investing world by understanding the "three worlds of money."  

Most financial decisions can have both a positive and a negative consequence. Learn how to navigate those decisions that act like a double-edged sword...

A look at entertainers who have done well-- and not so well-- with their money.

Let's discuss 401k rollovers and flirting with disaster financially.

Bono, Puff Daddy, Dolly Parton, and Andrew Lloyd Webber...what can we learn about retirement planning from these four musical superstars?  

The customer is always right...except when they're not. It's important to be sure you have a financial advisor who's willing and able to tell you when you're wrong instead of just going along with whatever you want in order to keep you happy.