Sara Lohse

20: FIRE by AirBNB: Reaching Financial Freedom through Short-Term Rentals with Zeona McIntyre

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s guest has used Airbnb to reach financial freedom early and is teaching others how to do the same. Zeona McIntyre is an author, realtor, investment consultant, and speaker who has been helping people house hack and build their portfolios of short and medium-term rentals for several years. She

How Much Does Money Matter in a Relationship?

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Ava’s question: “How much does money matter in a relationship?” This is a multifaceted question with different types of relationships, but in all types, it is necessary to have communication, transparency, and honesty. Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and

Office Hours: How Much Does Money Matter in a Relationship?

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Ava’s question: “How much does money matter in a relationship?” This is a multifaceted question with different types of relationships, but in all types, it is necessary to have communication, transparency, and honesty. Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and

Parents, Do You Save For Your Own Retirement Or Pay For Your Children’s College?

As a financial advisor, there are a lot of questions I get asked almost daily. Surprisingly, “are you a fiduciary?” is not one of them. This could be the most important question you ask your current or potential advisor, and yet it seems that few people know to ask it. It’s time to change that.

19: Embracing Wanderlust: Finding a Way to Live Your Passions with Rachael Schlimmer

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! This is an episode unlike any we’ve done before. Our guest is Rachael Schlimmer, a nomad who is traveling more often than she isn’t but is ready to start putting down roots and planning out her future.  While we promised not to call this an intervention (or a séance

How to Find Balance Between Saving, Retirement, and Expenses?

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Matt’s question: “How do you effectively balance among saving, retirement, and expenses?” There is no rule of thumb here, but we may be able to find a balance that works for you. Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and it

Office Hours: How to Find Balance Between Saving, Retirement, and Expenses?

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Matt’s question: “How do you effectively balance among saving, retirement, and expenses?” There is no rule of thumb here, but we may be able to find a balance that works for you. Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and it

18: Cashing Out: Unrigging the Financial Game with Julien and Kiersten Saunders

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! We have two very special guests today, Julien and Kiersten Saunders. They are the hosts of the Rich and Regular podcast and Money on the Table video series and authors of their recently published book, “Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away.”  The couple joins us to

Investing in a 401(k) vs Saving for College

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Madeline’s question: “Should I stop contributing to my 401(k) to pay for my daughter’s college now or should I take loans and continue to invest in my retirement?” This a question many are facing, and there is no one perfect answer. However, retirement is the one thing you cannot

Office Hours: Investing in a 401(k) vs Saving for College

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Madeline’s question: “Should I stop contributing to my 401(k) to pay for my daughter’s college now or should I take loans and continue to invest in my retirement?”  This a question many are facing, and there is no one perfect answer. However, retirement is the one thing you cannot