The 210 FinancialBLOG


We help individuals and families pursue their ideal retirements.

Ways to Help Make Your Own Financial Luck

Have you ever found a twenty-dollar bill on the street? Won a prize for a giveaway or found a four-leaf clover? Odds are you felt pretty lucky! When it comes to finances, there are days when we wish we could just capture some of that luck. We find ourselves wondering, Wouldn’t it be nice if…

Read More...

How to Manage Your Expenses in Retirement – Episode 24

For the majority of your life, you will work hard and pinch those pennies so that you can fund retirement. But once you actually retire, it’s time to enjoy all your hard work! Kendall has another solo episode to help you understand how to manage your expenses AND have fun in retirement! He is sharing…

Read More...

Do You Have a Strategy for Tax Season?

We all know taxes aren’t fun. So here’s some tax-related jokes before we dive in: Q: Why are most accountants so good-looking? A: Because they have great figures.   Q: Why does the IRS hate Sherlock Holmes? A: Because he makes too many deductions.   Q: How do you know your child will be a…

Read More...

New Legislation: What is the Secure Act 2.0 & What Does it Mean for You? – Episode 23

We’ve got you covered as new legislation has been passed which will take effect in 2024. This includes the Secure Act 2.0, which has over 90 provisions that could affect your taxes and financial plan. In this solo episode, Kendall will let you in on the major changes from this legislation and how that could…

Read More...

The Top 10 Retirement Planning Tips in 2023 – Episode 22

Welcome back to Your Retirement Blueprint! We hope you’ve had a great start to the year. In today’s video, we’ve put together the top 10 tips for retirement planning in 2023. There is a lot of great insight packed into this one—we’ve included everything from financial strategies to potential tax considerations to maintaining your feeling…

Read More...

How to Set Goals for Your Finances

Do you remember your first piggy bank? The sound of all the coins clinking together made a glorious chime indicating how close it was to be full. For many of us, this was the first financial goal we had and it taught us the power of setting goals (and the fun of smashing the piggy…

Read More...

Why You Should Get Serious About Life Insurance – Episode 21

Many people don’t often think about life insurance as a major part of their financial plan. Or perhaps they only consider it as a valuable investment only when they’re younger. We believe that should change. Yes, it can be a bit depressing to have to think about the case of your own death and if…

Read More...

Off the Script! Phil & Kendall’s Financial Pet Peeves – Episode 20

We ripped the script for this episode. Literally! We had a plan of what we were going to talk about, but decided to go off-book. After sharing our Question of the Day, we discuss our pet peeves when it comes to investing and financial planning (and a few random ones 🙂). For many, the pandemic…

Read More...

Why You Should Get Serious About Life Insurance – Episode 21

Many people don’t often think about life insurance as a major part of their financial plan. Or perhaps they only consider it as a valuable investment only when they’re younger. We believe that should change.   Yes, it can be a bit depressing to have to think about the case of your own death and…

Read More...

Approaching 2023 With Gratitude and Expectation: A Note From Our Founder

Hello, friends—Phil here! Well, another year is behind us, which means another opportunity for hope and happiness lies ahead. 2022 was a challenging year for so many of us because of the market volatility, as well as post-Covid frustrations that we all are suffering through in this life. This is the new “normal,” but today…

Read More...

Planning for Retirement Taxes & Income – Episode 19

We’ve been telling everyone we know that there is a “tax sale” happening right now. Taxes are the lowest they have ever been, and that’s a major thing to consider when it comes to your retirement planning. In this episode, we are talking about planning ahead for retirement taxes and retirement income, and we dive…

Read More...

Wisely Responding to the Current Economy – Episode 18

“Recession.” It’s like a dark cloud looming over the economy and around every corner. But what should we be doing during an economy like this? If you are worried about the future or retiring in a recession, we’re breaking down what you need to know. In this episode, Phil and Kendall are letting you know…

Read More...

Ready to Take The Next Step?

For more information about our comprehensive financial planning process, schedule a meeting or register to attend an event.

Or give us a call at 309.263.1333