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Office Hours: Worrying About Retirement in Your 20s

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Noah’s question: “What can you tell someone in their 20s who is already worried about not being able to retire in the future?” This is a lot of stress to put on yourself so early in your life and career, but there are a few pieces of advice that

Love and Money: Financial Planning for Newly Weds

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.

25: Love and Money: Financial Planning for Newly Weds

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! On today’s episode, we’re getting personal and bringing in a member of the BFG family. Financial advisor Cody Niedermeier recently got married and is sharing his experience and advice for handling financial conversations before and after saying “I do.” Even as a financial advisor, it can be hard to

Financial Advice That’s Different Than 10 Years Ago

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.

Office Hours: Financial Advice That’s Different Than 10 Years Ago

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.

24: From College to Covid to Recession: Navigating Finances in Changing Times with Hassan Thomas

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

Money Lessons Learned from Movies

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

Office Hours: Money Lessons Learned from Movies

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

Keys to Financial Confidence

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

23: Building Financial Confidence: Knowing Your Numbers and Unlocking Your Best Life with Marika Stimac

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