Brian S. Eyster - Essential Strategies, LLC

12/19/2025

I had a great time joining Jax Crider on the podcast to dig into a topic that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough — how student loans and college planning impact long-term financial health.

We covered a lot, including:
🎓 Why early planning matters
📚 When AP and dual credit make sense (and when they don’t)
💰 How student loans quietly shape your financial future
📉 How 529 plans fit into the picture
📌 And new ways to think about college paths and choices

This conversation was full of practical insight for parents and students who want to make smarter, more confident decisions about college and money — without guesswork, stress, or regret.

Huge thank-you to Jax for bringing me on and opening up such an important conversation. 🙌

If you’re planning for college — or helping someone who is — this episode is well worth your time:
👉 https://youtu.be/nQI9By2QGk8?si=xlj9vtrQiOMBB-tU

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How Student Loans Secretly Sabotage Your Financial FutureIn this episode, Jax Crider and Brian Eyster discuss the complexities of financial planning, particu...

12/05/2025

I had an awesome time joining John Tripolsky and Chris Picciurro, CPA on the Teaching Tax Flow Podcast to dig into one of the most misunderstood areas in financial planning: FAFSA + college funding strategy.

We covered the real levers families can pull to make college more affordable. From understanding the shift to the Student Aid Index (SAI), to knowing which assets hurt you, to the critical timing windows parents often miss (hint: sophomore year is where the magic starts).

If you want a clear, actionable breakdown of:
✨ FAFSA vs. CSS Profile
✨ How income + assets actually impact aid
✨ What parents of juniors must do right now
✨ And how tax planning plays a huge role in lowering your SAI

…this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Watch or listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZERpXBj8tQ&list=PLJLHnPJdx3pknaBg3vX3ZE2h6vfK-qZe0&index=1

Huge thank you to John and Chris for having me on — always a blast diving into strategy with you both!

Teaching Tax Flow Chris Picciurro

10/15/2025

🚀 Exciting News — A New Chapter for Essential Strategies!

For years, I’ve had the privilege of helping families through Essential Strategies — guiding them toward financial clarity, protection, and long-term confidence.

Now, FINALLY after 6 YEARS of research & testing...

I’m thrilled to officially launch a new branch of work, which is powered by my proven G.R.A.D. Process and focuses on college planning and funding.

The G.R.A.D. Process helps families:
✅ Fund a child’s education without jeopardizing retirement savings
✅ Use money more strategically instead of losing it to unnecessary costs
✅ Build synergy between today’s needs and tomorrow’s financial security

This new branch is all about eliminating the tough “either/or” choices families often feel forced to make. With the right strategies, you can send your kids to college and retire with confidence.

👉 Visit https://essentialstrategies.net/ to explore the G.R.A.D. Process and check out my resources page.

I couldn’t be more excited to grow Essential Strategies in this way and serve families during one of the most important seasons of financial decision-making. Here’s to building brighter futures together! 🎓✨

Help you feel confident that you don’t have to choose between your child's best interests and your own financial future

03/02/2022

Coming Soon……Essential Strategies 4 College Funding.

“How to Pay for Your Kids College and get a Pay Raise in Retirement”

03/03/2021

Enjoying your seat on the financial roller-coaster? Here are my thoughts.....

02/11/2021

“Taxes are the number 1 thing that separates people from their retirement income streams.”

Ed Slott 2-10-2021

02/06/2021

NPR answers the question: What Exactly is Short Selling? More @

A primer on what you need to know about short selling as an army of amateur investors battles it out against hedge funds.

02/04/2021

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01/28/2021

Does this surprise you? CNN Business says home sales reached a 14-year high in 2020.

Last year brought skyrocketing unemployment and a global pandemic that battered the economy, but people were still buying homes. Existing home sales in 2020 rose to the highest level in 14 years as prices climbed to a record high.

01/26/2021

How cool of a moment is this? Tom Brady with his son on Sunday. Pretty cool.

“Father before everything. celebrated Super Bowl #10 with his #1 fan ❤️ https://t.co/ff0GXPaOt7”