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.
Helpful Content
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
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Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.