We have the incredible honor of being joined by David Walker, former Comptroller General of the United States and someone who was the CEO of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 1998 to 2008. Needless to say, he has a lot of insight into where the country is headed and how that could affect…

Your Retirement Blueprint Podcast is back for Season 2! We have so many exciting things planned for this season of the podcast, including some incredible guests that we’re eager to introduce you to. As we approach the end of the year, this is a time when many of us revisit our goals, look over where…

Do you ever feel concerned about the future of Social Security? In today’s article, we have an adapted excerpt from 210 Retirement Blueprint: Finding Your 210 Life, a new book by our very own Phil Cooper, to address that concern. Grab your copy for more on this topic and much more!   “Will Social Security…

Do you and your spouse have different natural approaches to spending, investments, and money in general? It’s not uncommon for couples to point to money as one of the largest causes of disagreements in their relationships. According to a recent survey by Bread Financial, 64% of couples say they are financially incompatible with their significant…

Here at 210 Financial, we talk a lot about the importance of making a plan for retirement. You might even say making a plan is our #1 piece of advice! While that is still the best piece of advice we can offer, let’s dive a little deeper into the specifics of certain aspects of your…

Inflation and recession are probably a couple words you’ve heard more times than you can count in the last few years. With feelings of uncertainty in the market and what the future will look like, it’s important to know how to respond with how you’re approaching your investments. We’ve covered inflation, recession, and the potential…

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. This month is such a great opportunity to be reminded of the important role life insurance plays in protecting your loved ones, and as a part of your financial plan overall. Life insurance can feel like a tricky subject to navigate, but it is always worth considering to ensure…

A good retirement plan is like having a well-thought-out blueprint for building a house. When you have a solid plan, you can know that your house will weather most any storm. You would likely never dream of trying to build a house from scratch without a detailed plan of how all the pieces were going…

“How much risk should I have in my portfolio?” This might be one of the most asked questions we hear. And honestly it can be a challenging one to answer because the right  response varies widely depending on your age, debt, funds saved for retirement, and more. What may be true for one person may…

Oh man, I have some exciting news to share with you! After months of hard work drafting, writing, and re-writing, it’s finally ready. My new book is complete and available now! That’s right! I recently published a book called Retirement Blueprint: Finding Your 210 Life. In this book, I share about my challenging childhood, how…