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Paying Down Your Mortgage Early vs. Investing Extra Money?

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Sara’s question: Should I be trying to pay off my mortgage early with extra payments or put that money to a different use? Of course, this is another case of “it depends.” Listen to Eric explain when it may be a good idea to invest that extra money and

The Marcus Garrett Show

How to Survive a Market Crash: The 4 Percent Rule Works Great Until It Doesn’t ft. Eric D. Brotman, CFP, AEP, MSFS https://youtu.be/dFpyArG7yjkhttps://youtu.be/8O71D2NNtuE

How to Say No to Unsolicited Financial Advice

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Robert’s question: If your close friend is a financial advisor and keeps telling you how to manage your money, how do you get them to stop? This can be an uncomfortable situation and sometimes you don’t want to mix business and friendships. And it goes both ways. Are you

Common Expenses We Don’t Budget For (But Should!)

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Ken’s question: What are some common expenses we don’t think to budget and save for? This is a great question and a perfect time to ask it. Spoiler alert: the holiday season is on the list! Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning and it may be

How to Balance Saving, Retirement, and Expenses in your Budget

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Matt’s question: How do you effectively balance between savings, retirement, and expenses? Of course, this is different for everyone, but listen to Eric explain how to determine a balance that may work for you, and adds a fourth category into the conversation: debt. Have a question? Tweet it to

How Introducing New Benefits Can Improve Office Morale

I’ve owned a business for about 20 years, and time and again, I’ve learned that nothing is more critical to our success than happy and engaged employees. Here are a few ideas for how to keep your employees happy, despite the uncertainty we’re all facing during this ongoing pandemic. Read the Article

Office Hours: Financial Advisor Red Flags

On today’s episode of Office Hours, Eric answers Nate’s question: What would you consider a red flag when talking to a financial advisor?  Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning and it may be answered in a future episode of Office Hours! Transcript [00:00:00] Eric Brotman: This is Eric Brotman, the host of Don’t

Ending the Year Right: Last Minute Money Moves to Save You On Taxes

Ending the Year Right: Last Minute Money Moves to Save You On Taxes We’re almost through 2021 and deadlines are approaching for certain tax-planning strategies. Join Cody Niedermeier and Eric Brotman, CFP, for a one-hour webinar that goes through multiple strategies you can take to save you on your upcoming tax bill.

Office Hours: Financial Advice I Wish I’d Never Been Given

On today’s episode of Office Hours, Eric answers Grace’s question: What financial advice do you wish you’d never been given?  Listen to the episode to hear three pieces of advice he was given or mistakes he has made along the way that haven’t been talked about on this show before!  Have a question? Tweet it to us

Aging GreatFULLy

Dollars and Sense with Eric D. Brotman, CFP®, AEP®, CPWA® Trying to make sense of the current financial landscape? Join us as we welcome CEO of The Brotman Financial Group, Eric D. Brotman, CFP®, AEP®, CPWA®, who brings a novel approach to growing older—that is, Don’t Retire…Graduate! If you have questions about investments or are