Don't Retire...Graduate Podcast

Don't Retire...Graduate Podcast


Latest Episodes

Breaking Financial Stereotypes: Money Attitudes and Behaviors in a Diverse World with Cara Macksoud
August 24, 2023

Welcome to a very special episode of Don't Retire... Graduate!: our finale. After five seasons, we're graduating from the podcast in order to take financial literacy education into a new format, with a new edition of the Don't Retire... Graduate! book rel

Office Hours: Worrying About Retirement in Your 20s
August 17, 2023

In todays 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

Love and Money: Financial Planning for Newly Weds
August 10, 2023

Welcome back to Dont 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 conversa

Office Hours: Financial Advice That's Different Than 10 Years Ago
August 03, 2023

In todays 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

From College to Covid to Recession: Navigating Finances in Changing Times with Hassan Thomas
July 27, 2023

Welcome back to Dont Retire Graduate! On this episode were 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

Office Hours: Money Lessons Learned from Movies
July 20, 2023

In todays 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 di

Building Financial Confidence: Knowing Your Numbers and Unlocking Your Best Life with Marika Stimac
July 13, 2023

Welcome back to Dont Retire Graduate! On this special 100th episode, were 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

Office Hours: What You Should Know Before Buying a House
July 06, 2023

In todays 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, t

The One Number Budget: Simplifying Financial Planning for Retirement with John Crane
June 29, 2023

Welcome back to Dont Retire Graduate! On this episode were 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 budgetingwhich Eric less-than-affectionately c

Office Hours: How to Open a Roth IRA for Your Child
June 22, 2023

In todays Office Hours, Eric answers Jake's question: "How can I open a Roth IRA for my child?This is a great question and a great way to set your kids up for success, but you need to understand how they work and how to use them.Have a question? Tweet