How to Navigate Inflation & Ways to Retire  – Episode 4 Inflation is here, and it’s here to stay. There are some that estimate that the inflation rate greatly increased in the last year, and this (unsurprisingly) has some pretty big effects on our financial plan. In today’s episode, after answering a question about ways…

Do you know what we often say the greatest tax on the American people is? Inflation. It has the power to do everything from increase the cost of groceries, limit how far each dollar we earn stretches, and impact our investments for retirement. But how can we take steps for the rising costs in our…

Empowering Women in Finances and Retirement (& the Value of Non-Cash Investments) – Episode 3   Did you know that, on average, women outlive men? Every situation is different, but statistics say that 80% of men will die married and 80% of women will die single. Far too often, though, we have seen situations where…

As women, we want to know that our loved ones are taken care of, that we can weather any storm the future may hold, and that we can achieve our dreams. However, statistics show that a majority of women are not actively involved in the long-term financial planning in their households. Finances are an area…

Approaching Taxes in Retirement Strategically (& Making Wise Investment Goals) – Episode 2   Welcome back to Episode 2 of Your Retirement Blueprint! This show is all about helping you plan for the long-term health of your finances, and we are grateful you’re here. In this episode, after answering a question that was sent in…

Preparing for Tax Season (& When to Begin Taking Social Security) – Episode 1   Welcome to Episode 1 of Your Retirement Blueprint! This show is all about helping you plan for the long-term health of your finances, and we are so excited to be kicking off the show! In this episode, after answering a…

The 5 Things to Start Teaching Your Kids About Money  Money is a tool. Money is a trap. Money is a means to get things. Money can be spent at any time. Everyone has different thoughts about money, and having a poor money philosophy can land you in loads of trouble if you aren’t careful. …

Are You Financially Compatible With Your Valentine? (& a Fun Quiz to Take!) Did you know that finances are one of the top three reasons a couple will get divorced? It can make or break your relationship. How you and your significant other handle money, saving, spending, and investments plays such a big role in…

How We Are Supporting Peoria Rescue Ministries This Year Each year, we like to make generosity a part of what we do and we love to invite our clients to be a part of that process. Our clients join us in this each time they refer a new client to 210 Financial and by voting…

 6 Things to Consider as You Plan Your 2022 Finances  As we ring in the new year, you may choose to participate in a New Year’s Resolution or two around working out more or perhaps breaking a bad habit. But this is also the time of year that you should review and set some goals…

 5 Things You Should Know About Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)  While you may not be new to the topic of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), there are many rules that come along with them. And, with the passing of the Setting Every Community Up for Security Enhancement (SECURE) Act last year, there have been some significant…

What to Do When You’ve Lost Your Spouse [A Preparation Guide] The death of your loved one is a difficult thing to contemplate, especially if it has already occurred. In the midst of that loss, one of the last things you want to try to figure out is what you need to do with your…