Family Finances

Starting Early: How to Start Investing in Your Children’s Future

Welcome back to Don’t Retire.. Graduate! We are now in our fourth season of the podcast and could not be more excited for the guests that will be joining us this school year. Our first guest is no exception. Ksenia Yudina is joining us today. She is…

The Financial Advisor’s Guide to Buying a House

The Financial Advisor’s Guide to Buying a House Considering buying a house soon? Join Cody Niedermeier and Lena Nebel, CFP, for a FREE one-hour webinar that goes through the aspects of buying a house that you may not have thought of. Video Transcript Cody Niedermeier: [00:00:00] Hello everyone. And welcome to BFG’s webinars series. My

Being a Money Talker: Talking to Your Kids about Money and Inspiring Entrepreneurship

Eric is joined by Cody Loughlin, host of the Money Talkers podcast, to discuss the importance of talking about money with kids and the ups and downs that come with entrepreneurship. What is covered during the episode: Going from a millionaire to…

Talking Wealth: How to Talk to Your Family About Money

How to Talk to Your Family About Money: Eric Brotman, CFP® Janine interviews Eric Brotman (CEO – BFG Financial Advisors) about the dynamics between money and family, building generational habits, and preparing for your family’s future. Link to Eric’s latest book: https://amzn.to/3jbFUAl Free online course: www.bfguniversity.com

Budgets Made Easy

Reducing Debt and Building Savings: Q&A with a Financial Advisor Presented by Budgets Made Easy. Eric Brotman, CFP®, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, answers viewers’ questions about debt, savings, and personal finance.

Budgeting Debunked: No-Stress Budgeting for Young Adults

Eric is joined by Jim Miller to discuss the importance of financial education and non-restrictive methods of saving money so that budgeting doesn’t have to suck. What is covered during the episode: Budgeting in…

Retire Before Mom and Dad: Making Smart Decisions Early to Reach Financial Freedom

Eric is joined by Rob Berger, host of the Financial Freedom Show, to discuss how young adults can start making decisions early to reach financial freedom, and the struggles many people face when transitioning into financial independence. What is…

Study: Our Children Are Taking Over Our Financial Plans. What Does This Mean For Retirement?

According to a new study by UNest, there is a trend among parents of young children (17 and younger) to prioritize saving for their children’s future over their own. The pandemic has caused a change in our financial priorities, with children taking the lead by a landslide. Is this a good thing? Read the Article

Saving For Retirement Versus Paying Off Student Loans: Which Should Be Your Priority?

Student loans are a huge problem in our country, but pensions are becoming less common and the Social Security system is seeing worsening problems. Retirement planning is shifting from the three-legged stool model to the YOYO model–you’re on your own. So how do we know what to prioritize? Read the Article

Sandwich Generation Faces Caregiving Challenges

Sandwich Generation Facing Caregiving Challenges The sandwich generation has it tough in the best of times. The pandemic has made it even tougher. Check out this article from Kiplinger that features insights and advice for the sandwich generation from BFG CEO Eric Brotman Read the Article