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How Tax Code Changes Can Affect Retirees

With an election coming up and a second stimulus package being discussed, assuming that we’ll be seeing a change in taxes is a pretty safe bet. Tax changes can have a significant impact on lifestyle for retirees—but that impact can be minimized through proper planning. Read the Article

Business Credit & Financing Show

How to Graduate into Retirement Most people don’t have enough money to retire when they want to.  In this show Eric D. Brotman reveals how to disregard retirement and focus on graduating instead.  Eric shares his insider knowledge on how to achieve true financial freedom, no matter the stage of life you’re in now.

Money Savage

Asking the Right Questions with Lena Nebel On this show, we talked about managing both your right and left brain in regard to money, when budgeting is a bad thing, and how much time you should spend thinking about your future with Lena Nebel, CFP, MSFS and Director of Financial Planning at BFG Financial Advisors. 

How To Know If You’re Ready To Retire

Retiring is a huge life event, and it isn’t one that comes with many do-overs. You have to get it right the first time. Luckily, there are ways to prepare for retirement—and even practice it—to help ensure you’re ready when the day comes. Read the Article

Your Happiness Portfolio: Finding Balance in Your Retirement

Eric is joined by retirement and relationship expert Marianne Oehser to explore an aspect of retirement planning that’s non-financial: planning for happiness.  Bullet points of what is covered during the episode How retirement can adversely…

Finding Financial Resources Online

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Mark’s question: Where would you go online for good financial advice?  Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning and it may be answered in a future episode of Office Hours!

Office Hours: Finding Financial Resources Online

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Mark’s question: Where would you go online for good financial advice? Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning and it may be answered in a future episode of Office Hours!

Risks That Can Derail Retirement

The day you retire, a weight on your shoulders seems to remove itself as you no longer need to work to survive. But, among the bliss that is your 20-year vacation, there is a list of risks that retired individuals face more now than when they were working. Read the Article

We Could Be Doing This Instead: Living a Life That Ignites You

Eric is joined by the inspirational Jill-of-all-Trades Katie Marks to talk about what we could be doing instead—letting go of the negativity, building a career of side hustles, and figuring out exactly who we want to be when we grow up. Highlights: …

Exit Coach Radio

Things to do BEFORE an Exit Event to Make Sure You’re Ready​ BFG Financial Advisors is a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management firm working with multi-generational families across the U.S. Questions we addressed: What are some of the steps that business owners can take in advance of a potential exit event? What are some