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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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
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HOT TOPIC: International Investing: The Diverging Fortunes of China and Japan
Investing Internationally can help increase portfolio diversification and provide access to opportunities that may differ from those in the United States.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2024
This article presents the IRS’ cost-of-living adjustments for 2024 that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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How Taxes Impact Your Retirement-Income Strategy
Retirees face unique challenges when managing their income, particularly when it comes to taxes. This article provides an overview of tax-related issues, from taxing Social Security to the new RMD rules and determining when to tap taxable and tax-advantaged accounts.
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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Mortgage Refinancing
Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.