Johnson Brunetti Money Wisdom

When it comes to your investments, Joel has some good news and some bad news. Do you want the good news or the bad news first?  

Joel takes us on a guided tour through the Market Crash Hall of Fame. How did these crashes happen, what did we learn from them, and how do we prepare for the next one?

7 pitfalls of asset allocation that could decimate your entire life savings.

Market volatility is back with a vengeance. How should you plan and react?

What can we learn about the financial world by exploring some of the concepts that we hear about on the Weather Channel? You'd be surprised at some of the correlations!  

How to benefit from the 20/20 hindsight of others--learn from their mistakes! Plus 5 facts about the investment world that you should know.

The 7 simple questions that MUST be answered if you've been forced to retire...

How to avoid the five crippling penalties and fees that could blindside you in retirement.

What's your magic number--you know, that amount of money that you think you need to save for retirement? What if your magic number is only giving you a false sense of security? Joel explains why shooting for a magic number is the wrong way to plan for retirement.

Learn how to make all of the pieces fit together to solve your retirement income puzzle.

What are the hidden gems in your retirement plan that you've probably been ignoring, but could be game-changers for you?

"Past performance is no guarantee of future results!" Learn why you should beware when you hear that statement, and why your mutual funds could be under-performing dogs!

Joel Johnson looks at four overlooked risks that could blindside you in retirement.  

The 8 essential questions you must answer before you can retire.  

Joel sets the record straight on the 8 most frequently asked questions about Social Security.

The 7 surprising investing lessons from the 2008 financial crisis...that you can't ignore!

Do you have the right financial advisor? Joel discusses the red flags that you can't ignore when you're interviewing new financial advisors, or when you're evaluating the advisor you already have.

What do the most successful investors in the world know that you don't know? Joel shares seven things that successful investors never do.

Rebalance your portfolio now...or suffer the consequences!  

Joel shares his Ultimate Retirement Planning Checklist. How many of these checklist items do you still need to address yourself?

Joel warns you about the five retirement tax traps that could needlessly cost you thousands of dollars.

Joel discusses the five toxic investing behaviors that could sabotage your retirement.

Joel has talked about Social Security myths before, but we've found even more myths that need to be busted. Today he sets the record straight on five more myths that could cost you thousands.

There are MANY things in the financial world that you have absolutely no control over. This week, Joel discusses five important things that you CAN control.

You've heard of Stephen Covey's book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Today Joel shares the 7 Habits of Highly Successful Retirees.