retirement planning

Identifying Risks and Opportunities in Retirement

When saving for your golden years, risks and opportunities present themselves in various forms, each with its own set of unique characteristics. Recognizing and effectively managing these elements during retirement is essential to help secure a financial future.  A substantial risk that looms over many retirees is the fear of running out of money. This

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Navigating Inflation For Retirement

You’ve diligently saved and invested in securing a comfortable retirement fund, but one often underestimated factor can throw a wrench into your well-laid plans: inflation.  The erosion of purchasing power due to inflation can significantly impact your retirement lifestyle and financial security. In this blog, we will explore how to help curb inflation in retirement.

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Today, we’re opening the virtual mailbag to answer the most pressing questions we receive here at Johnson Wealth and Income Management. Today’s listener, Judith, asks, “I’m on a fixed income, pay rent, have my Social Security income, pension, CDs, and insurance policies. But I’m not invested in stocks, and this income still isn’t enough to

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Considerations When Building a Retirement Plan

If you’ve invested years in growing your retirement savings, it’s natural to want to protect those hard-earned assets. Despite your diligent savings efforts, unexpected financial challenges are always a possibility. But with careful preparation, you can establish a plan that helps provide peace of mind as you approach your golden years. In this blog, we’ll

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charitable giving

Tax-Friendly Charitable Giving Strategies for Retirees

As the leaves start to turn, you can turn your attention to autumn-themed ways to give back through volunteering or donating. Charitable giving can help those in need and give retirees purpose and fulfillment. However, tax considerations are crucial in charitable donations, especially for retirees living on fixed incomes.  In this blog, we will explore tax-friendly charitable giving strategies that

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