November 2023

HNWI: Charitable Giving Tips This #GivingTuesday

Charitable giving presents high-net-worth investors with a distinctive opportunity to impact organizations and causes close to their hearts. Giving Tuesday gives retirees a prime opportunity to amplify the effect of their charitable contributions. High-net-worth individuals (HNWI) closing in on retirement can capitalize on strategies like qualified charitable distributions from IRAs and the potential to itemize

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How FED Rates Can Affect Your Retirement

When it comes to the Federal Reserve, its policies wield substantial influence over consumer prices and interest rates. The choices they make today directly and profoundly impact our market, economy, and even our retirement tomorrow.  Retiring wealthy is a financial goal for many Iowans. This endeavor entails disciplined savings, smart investments, and well-informed choices aimed

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The Guide

Have you ever found yourself lost in an unfamiliar place? The road to retirement can feel like getting lost in a foreign destination. In a world full of chaos and unpredictability, a financial advisor can make a big difference. Listen to the latest Capitalized Life and Retirement Show with Matthew P. Johnson here to learn

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New Retirement Savings Rule: Putting Your Interests First

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Oct. 31 a proposed rule to expand the scope of investment advice from a financial professional that would be considered a ‘Fiduciary’ under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and Internal Revenue Code. Aligned with the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to help protect retirement investors, the proposal would require trusted

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Matthew P. Johnson on “Schwab Network” with Nicole Petallides

The Federal Reserve has continuously used vague language regarding the rate hike cycle. Economists expected an increase, and many were relieved there wasn’t one. But what does it mean for the rest of the year? Here, Matthew P. Johnson of Johnson Wealth and Income Management joins Nicole Petallides on the Schwab Network to discuss the

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