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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Alicia’s question: “Can money actually buy happiness?” Over his 30-year career, Eric has seen people with more money than they could ever need who were miserable and some who were happy. The same can be said for those with more modest wealth. So what’s the answer? Have a question? …
Creating Wealth WITHOUT A Budget In the episode, Eric discusses how most people think about retirement the wrong way, interview questions to ask a potential financial advisor, DIY tips if you choose to manage your finances yourself, creative ways to eliminate debt…and more! Questions Asked: In your opinion, are most people thinking about retirement wrong? …
In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers James’s question: “What do I do with my 401(k) when I change jobs?” There are several things to consider regarding your 401(k), including whether or not you’ve vested in the matched contributions and if you should move it somewhere else or leave it where it is. Have a question? …
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.
In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Olivia’s question: “what should I do with my tax refund?” There are plenty of ways to answer this question: spend it, invest it, save it… But Eric’s #1 piece of advice is not to have one at all. Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on …
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.
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