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The Year You Plan for Retirement in 3 Steps
2025 is the year of new beginnings—a fresh opportunity to set your intentions and lay the foundation for a successful and fulfilling future. Retirement is one of life’s most significant chapters, a time to focus on what you love most. Achieving that dream starts with thoughtful planning. Why wait? Begin your retirement journey today with…
New Year, New Budget: How to Build One That Works for You
Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2025—a perfect time to revisit your financial goals and start the year on the right foot. We believe reworking your budget and organizing your financial documents is a key step toward long-term financial success. Whether going paperless, sorting through financial statements, or finally starting a retirement plan, getting organized is…
Naughty or Nice List: Financial Habits to Drop (or Keep)
Santa Claus is coming to town, and 210 Financial has complied its financial “naughty” and “nice” list just in time for the holidays. Naughty List: These habits might feel tempting, but they can throw your financial goals off course: Not having specific saving goals: Without clear goals, saving can feel less rewarding….
12 Days of Christmas: 12 Tips for Financial Success
Here are 12 actionable tips for improving your financial health this Christmas season, and beyond. We’re counting down the days until Christmas, a time for family, giving, and so much more. But don’t neglect looking into these things so you can be prepared for the year ahead. Build a retirement plan: Retirement may feel…
Gift Yourself Financial Peace: Smart Year-End Financial Moves
2024 is coming to a close, and with the new year nipping at our heels, it’s time to make some last-minute year-end financial moves. Discuss year-end tax strategies, review investment portfolios, and take other actions to set yourself up for a strong financial start to the new year. The end of the year is the…
Tis the Season of Giving: Charitable Contributions and Tax Benefits
Christmas is the season of giving, and charitable donations offer a way to spread joy and make an impact. Not only does giving to charity bring personal fulfillment, but it can provide valuable tax benefits. A financial advisor can help guide you when choosing a charity and help you navigate the tax advantages while giving…
Gratitude in Retirement: Appreciating the Fruits of Your Labor
Congratulations retirees! You’ve reached a remarkable milestone—retirement. After years of hard work and careful planning, you’ve earned this exciting new chapter filled with well-deserved relaxation. Now is the time to reflect with gratitude on the journey that brought you here, appreciating the support of loved ones and the financial strategies that helped you achieve your…
Thankful for Financial Guidance: The Value of Working with a Financial Advisor
Navigating the complexities of financial planning and preparing for retirement can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. A financial advisor can be your guide, helping you clarify your goals, craft a personalized strategy, and make informed decisions to possibly help secure your financial future. A customized long-term plan: What can…
5 Things you Need to Know About Social Security Before Starting Benefits
Social Security touches every stage of life—from your first paycheck to becoming an important part of your retirement income. But how much do you know about it? When should you start taking benefits? How much will it cover in retirement? And perhaps most importantly, will Social Security still be there when you need it? These…
4 Practical Ways to Incorporate Gratitude in Your Finances
“For a happy life, want what you have.” – Unknown As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, let’s embrace the spirit of gratitude—not just for what we have, but also as a guiding principle while we work toward the life we aspire to create. Let the sentiment “for a happy life, want what you have,”…
Inflation: The Silent Killer
In the not-so-distant future, retirees and pre-retirees watch in horror as their carefully planned financial plans unravel. The cost of living had quietly doubled, turning once-comfortable pensions into barely enough to scrape by. Replacing their dream of a relaxed retirement with the unsettling reality that the money they saved might not last as long as…
Blueprint to a Relaxed Retirement: 5 Essential Pillars of the 210 Financial Plan
Building a home is a process that requires time, dedication, and hard work. At 210 Financial, we approach retirement planning with the same dedication. Just as a home is carefully constructed, our Retirement Blueprint process helps ensure you’re thoroughly prepared for retirement. We create a comprehensive, personalized plan to secure a comfortable retirement for our…
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