Terry will speak to kick off MoneySmart week at the Chicago Public Library (State & Van Buren) at noon on Monday, April 7. Free and open to the public.
March 8, 2014
Is your IRA invested in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs? Or have you decided to spread your investment horizons a bit,…
March 4, 2014
There’s another healthcare deadline looming this month. It’s the March 31st deadline for all Americans to…
Sixty-Five Incorporated
Everything you need to know about Medicare, signing up, supplements, rules, and more at this helpful site, including this calculator to help you determine when you can sign up for Medicare.
Consumer Federation of America
Don’t change policies or even buy a new one without using this independent service from the Consumer Federation of America.
Benefits Checkup
Do you know a senior who needs help paying for food or prescription drugs, or legal assistance. Start here to find programs that will help.
Answered on March 12, 2014
There is a lot of indicators about the government using our IRA’S and 401k’s to support there agenda…
Answered on March 9, 2014
State of IL said I had missed first payment of estimated tax for 2013. They want front and back copy…
Answered on March 9, 2014
I’m fed up with Quicken’s personal financial specifically dealing with stock transactions–spinoffs,…
Calculate Minimum Required Distributions
When you reach age 70-1/2 you must take minimum required withdrawals. Use this calculator at FINRA.org to get a rough idea how much you must withdraw based on year-end balances. (But talk with one of your IRA custodians to get the specific withdrawal amount, based on ALL your retirement account balances.)
Credit Card Balance Paydown Calculator
Bankrate’s Credit Card Debt Calculator lets you enter all balances, organize repayments to pay down debt faster with less interest.
How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Choosetosave.org is sponsored by the non-profit Employee Benefit Research Institute. Their “ballpark estimator” tool is the easiest way to see if you’re saving enough for your desired retirement.
choosetosave.org
Find your Savage Number!
livingto100.com
What is your life expectancy?
FDIC.gov
Find your insurance limits.
IRAHelp.com
IRA questions answered!
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