Financial Planning
Welcome to Carol Holm Financial. Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world.
We've crafted a high-quality team of financial advisors with diverse areas of knowledge and expertise, giving you a comprehensive support system for meeting your financial goals.
No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets our undivided attention—from planning to execution to follow-up. We take a proactive approach to helping you develop a strategy to address your financial goals and objectives, using the most efficient methods available.
Come visit us at our Blackfoot, Idaho office or give us a call today.
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Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
Ready for Retirement?
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