Hello, and welcome to our web site. Mike Brooks, Valerie Downs, Brent Gorter, and Curry Nicholson are financial advisors with Mike Brooks and Associates located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Wanting to help people is what first attracted us to the financial services industry, and that is what has kept us going throughout our careers.
At Mike Brooks and Associates, our team works to help prepare clients, their families and their businesses for the unexpected turns life often takes, and to help guide them toward a sound financial future.
Whether you are interested in life insurance protection for your family, education and college funding for your children, saving and planning for your retirement, or the growth of your business, we want to help you achieve your goals by designing a financial strategy specific to your needs based on what is important to you.
If we can be of assistance to you, your family, or your business in helping to make your financial goals a reality, please contact a member of our team for a no-cost consultation.
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Newsletters
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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.
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Most Grocery Shoppers Aren’t Fooled by Shrinkflation
You may have noticed products shrinking in size while prices stay the same or increase. This article includes tips for spotting and reducing the impact of this tricky strategy.
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A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing
This article explains how a mortgage recast works to enable a homeowner to reduce a monthly mortgage payment without having to refinance and why it may be an appealing solution in certain situations.
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Child Care Is a Budget Buster: Take Advantage of These Tax Breaks
A tax credit and/or dependent-care flexible spending account might help offset some of the costs paid for a nanny, babysitter, day care, preschool, or day camp.
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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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.