Welcome to Holmes and Associates Financial Services!
Karen Holmes, |
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Alvin Hailstorks, |
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Value Proposition
Our objective is to serve individuals and small business owners for whom we provide tax optimized wealth creation, wealth preservation, and sustainable retirement income solutions and implementation.
We strive to understand your goals and objectives, and to maintain an environment of open and regular communication.
Our customized wealth management strategies are designed to help provide confidence and freedom to pursue your passion or life purpose!
Newsletters
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Trusts — Not Just for Estate Taxes
In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.
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New FAFSA Favors Grandparent College Giving
Changes to the 2024–2025 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) allow grandparents to help with college expenses without affecting financial aid eligibility based on the FAFSA.
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SECURE 2.0: Big Impact for Small Businesses
This article discusses provisions in the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 that may be of particular interest to small business owners.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.