In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Olivia’s question: “What advice would you give today that you wouldn’t have expected to 10 years ago?” The advice does change over time, but with 30 years of experience as a financial advisor, it’s clear that some of the basic fundamentals don’t: paying yourself first and avoiding adverse debt. …
Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! On this episode we’re joined by Hassan Thomas, the creator of the FYI FLI (For Your Information Financial Literacy and Investing) app and host of the FYI FLI podcast. He is here to share his story of beginning his entrepreneurial journey during a global recession, having to pivot a …
In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Charlotte’s question: “What movie taught you the most about money?” Eric chose the movie The Ultimate Gift based on a book by Jim Stovall because of how it taught the value of money and how you can use it to make a difference. This is the opposite of one …
In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Charlotte’s question: “What movie taught you the most about money?” Eric chose the movie The Ultimate Gift based on a book by Jim Stovall because of how it taught the value of money and how you can use it to make a difference. This is the opposite of one …
Finding Your Financial Buddy: Insider Tips from Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors In this captivating episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Eric Brotman, the CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, host of the popular podcast “Don’t Retire… Graduate!”, and the award-winning author of “Don’t Retire… Graduate!” Join us as we dive …
Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! On this special 100th episode, we’re joined by Marika Stimac, a life coach dedicated to helping people improve their financial literacy and achieve their financial goals. Marika, who has written a book called “Keys to Financial Confidence: Unlock Your Best Life,” shares valuable insights and actionable steps to create …
In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Oliver’s question: “What should I know about finances before I buy my first home?” Well done for thinking ahead! There are so many costs that go into home ownership that are different from renting, like maintenance, taxes, and furnishing. Listen to what Eric thinks is important to know before …
In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Oliver’s question: “What should I know about finances before I buy my first home?” Well done for thinking ahead! There are so many costs that go into home ownership that are different from renting, like maintenance, taxes, and furnishing. Listen to what Eric thinks is important to know before …
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.
Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! On this episode we’re joined by John Crane, a financial advisor and author of The One Number Budget. In the episode, Eric and John share their dislike of traditional budgeting—which Eric less-than-affectionately calls the “B-word”—and go through John’s exercise of finding the “one number” you need for this new …
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