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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

17: Male, Pale, and Stale: The Growing Need for Diverse Voices in Finance with Michelle Waymire

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s guest is as young and scrappy as her brand. Michelle Waymire founded her financial planning practice to help the LGBTQ+ community make sense of their finances in an environment that is uniquely designed for them.  Her approach to financial planning means making your money work towards building a

Office Hours: Can Money Buy Happiness?

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?

Does Money Buy Happiness?

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?

The Health Investment

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?