Positioning yourself for financial freedom early on in life is the best way to do it, and creates a greater chance of success. However, this can be done at any age through discipline and planning. Certified Financial Planner Eric Brotman has written several books on the process and helped countless people to achieve their goals.

That's why on this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk to Eric about his books, his experience, and the advice he gives to his clients to help them to build their path to financial freedom.

In this episode you will learn:

- How to Pay Yourself First and Ensure Retirment Savings
- How Saving for Retirement in Your 20s is Easier Thank You Think
- About the Importance of Tax Planning in Your Retirement Portfolio
- How to Leverage Your 401k If You Have Student Loans
- How to Pay Down Debt Through Financial Triage

2022 was a rough year with inflation and recession rearing their ugly heads and causing us concern for our financial freedom (at least in the short term). But gas prices have dropped significantly, and recession has not been officially declared, so there's reason for hope in the new year.

That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk about what the financial and economic experts are saying, whether you should listen to them, and what you should do to prepare your finances for the 12 months ahead.

In this episode you will learn:

- What the Experts Are Saying
- Whether You Should Listen to Them
- How to Prepare for the Year Ahead