Matthew Johnston, CFP

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Are you planning to work after taking Social Security benefits? Know the rules.
09/02/2026

Are you planning to work after taking Social Security benefits? Know the rules.

Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

Settling an estate can be like putting together a puzzle. Make a cheat sheet for your heirs.
08/31/2026

Settling an estate can be like putting together a puzzle. Make a cheat sheet for your heirs.

A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building.
08/28/2026

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building.

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Looking ahead can help female investors conquer these unique obstacles. You can learn more here.
08/26/2026

Looking ahead can help female investors conquer these unique obstacles. You can learn more here.

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.

Where you save matters just as much as how much you save. See how tax-deferred growth compares to a taxable account over...
08/24/2026

Where you save matters just as much as how much you save. See how tax-deferred growth compares to a taxable account over the same time horizon.

Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.

The first year of retirement can feel exciting, uncertain, and everything in between. Here's what to expect emotionally,...
08/21/2026

The first year of retirement can feel exciting, uncertain, and everything in between. Here's what to expect emotionally, financially, and practically as you settle into this next chapter. Reach out if you'd like to talk through your transition.

Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

Supplementing your Medicare insurance doesn’t have to be confusing. Depending on your situation, you have a variety of o...
08/19/2026

Supplementing your Medicare insurance doesn’t have to be confusing. Depending on your situation, you have a variety of options to choose from. Read more here:

There are numerous ways to supplement your Medicare insurance coverage. This article helps you explore your options.

If you thought that payouts from life insurance are tax-free in all cases, think again.
08/17/2026

If you thought that payouts from life insurance are tax-free in all cases, think again.

Life insurance proceeds are generally tax-free. But not in all cases.

You can start Social Security benefits as soon as you reach 62.  Know the rules before deciding.
08/14/2026

You can start Social Security benefits as soon as you reach 62. Know the rules before deciding.

Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

Whether you are already retired or just starting to prepare, take a look at your home. Is rightsizing the right decision...
08/12/2026

Whether you are already retired or just starting to prepare, take a look at your home. Is rightsizing the right decision?

What does your home really cost?

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