Don't Retire...Graduate!

About Don't Retire...Graduate!

Don’t Retire… Graduate! is the podcast that invites you to rethink what retirement really means. Hosted by Certified Financial Planner Practitioner Eric Brotman, we’re here to guide you in transforming the traditional concept of retirement into an exciting and enriching graduation—a time to embark on new adventures, embrace lifelong passions, and define what success and happiness look like in this new chapter of life. Retirement isn’t just about stepping away from a career; it’s about stepping into a life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Whether you're on the brink of retirement or just starting to think about it, this podcast will help you discover what it takes to not just survive, but thrive in your post-career years. We’ll explore how to live a fun, productive, and meaningful life by setting new goals, pursuing passions that light you up, and building a legacy that truly reflects who you are. Each episode features in-depth conversations with a diverse range of guests—from award-winning authors and financial experts to influencers and everyday people with remarkable money stories. Together, we’ll uncover strategies for reaching financial independence, managing your wealth, and making informed decisions that support your dreams. You’ll learn practical tips on everything from saving money and paying down debt to raising financially literate children and growing your wealth at any age. From personal finance and investing to retirement readiness, taxes, and more, we’re here to provide the knowledge and tools you need to confidently step into this exciting new phase of life. Topics include everything from budgeting, credit, and debt to health savings accounts, insurance, social security, the FIRE movement, and the latest in fintech and finance apps. But we don’t stop at finances. Don’t Retire… Graduate! also dives deep into the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement. We’ll discuss how to maintain your mental and physical health, nurture relationships, and stay connected to your community. You’ll gain insights on how to design a lifestyle that keeps you engaged, curious, and excited about the future. Our mission is to help you figure out what you want to be when you grow up—even if you’re already grown. We believe that work should become optional, not just because you've reached a certain age, but because you’ve achieved the freedom to choose how you spend your time and energy. Whether it’s volunteering, starting a new hobby, traveling the world, or launching a second career, this podcast is your guide to creating a retirement that’s anything but retiring. In addition to full episodes, we offer bonus content every other week where you get to meet the team of financial advisors at BFG Financial Advisors and hear their real stories from the frontlines of financial planning. Retirement is not the absence of work, but the absence of needing to work. So why not graduate into a life of purpose, passion, and financial freedom? Tune in to Don’t Retire… Graduate! and let’s make your retirement the best years of your life.

Publisher

Eric Brotman

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Dec 2018

Latest episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 254 episodes have a transcript.

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   26 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Reinventing Retirement: Jack Calhoun Shares Wisdom on Purpose, Identity, and Encore Careers

   Host [Host Name] interviews Jack Calhoun, founder of Encore Career Lab, about redefining retirement through purpose, identity, and finding fulfillment in encore careers.

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   20 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Beyond Finance: How BFG Connects with Clients Nationwide Through Social Events

   Host Michael Miller interviews Jennifer Palumbo, Client Relations Associate at BFG Financial Advisors, about how social events build nationwide client connections and foster a personal financial experience.

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   12 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Breaking Financial Overwhelm: Andrea Ewalefo's VIBES Framework for Neurodivergent Women

   Host [Host Name] interviews Andrea Ewalefo, JD, MBA, founder and CEO of Modern Lady Vibes, about her VIBES framework for neurodivergent women to overcome financial overwhelm and build wealth.

Inside a recent episode

Reinventing Retirement: Jack Calhoun Shares Wisdom on Purpose, Identity, and Encore Careers

Published 26 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And, and it's not just this life of endless leisure that, that has come to be associated with retirement. And that's a whole thing I've become really passionate about. We can kind of jump into the origins of that concept and how destructive it's become, you know, if you want to, but, But for me, I think it was very disorienting, and I started getting self-conscious about it. And my kids would come home from college, and I'd be like, what are you doing, Dad? I'm like, yeah. And so it just kind of ate at me. And now, having read a book I would highly recommend, you may have referenced it or not, but it's From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks. […]

Who has been a guest on Don't Retire...Graduate!

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• Jack Calhoun
• Jennifer Palumbo
• Andrea Ewalefo
• Linda Grizely
• Linda

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

42 ratings

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