Chicken Money Questions
I bonds
Hi Terry, I have an IRA along with retirement money in Thrivent Mutual Funds. I’m 62 years old and don’t..
Retirement emergency
I am 75 and have an emergency fund of $20,000 in a money market fund making .3%. It is safe..
fixed annuities
I am a conservative 78-year-old grandmother supporting my junior in college granddaughter and recently sold some land; My bank’s investment..
I BONDS
Hi Terry. Are I Bonds as good as they sound. At 7.12% annually (until April) are they as good as..
cd’s
Hi Terry – I keep seeing these ads in the Trib from Sun Cities financial offering a six month cd..
Which bank has 6% interest for $10,000 deposit And what government website do you use
Which band has 6% interest for $10,000 deposit. And what government website do you use. Is it safe to give..
Savings
I have 100,000 in a savings account that making me nothing,what could I do with that money so it could..
renew CD or wait?
I have some small Cd’s coming due. Would it be wise to cash them in and put it in a..
Cashier check
55, have a 10,000 cashiers check should I put in my 401?
Emergency fund in Vanguard muni bonds?
Hello Terry, I have my emergency funds in VWALX, Vanguard Muni fund. I put it there since saving account rates..
Savings Bonds Redemption
My deceased father left me Savings Bonds with me listed as POD. I attempted to cash a few of the..
online savings account
Hi Terry. I listen to you on WGN every Wednesday on the 12 noon business hour. My question is what..
Emergency funds
I read that a retiree should have 2 years in emergency funds. Where shall I keep these funds, ie: money..
Cashing in US Savings Bonds
Is there a penalty when you cash in savings bonds after the final termination date when you are doing you..
Treasury bonds
Bought the 10,000$ limit of I-bonds.CanI buy more next year?Also can wife buy too?Didn’t see anywhere to add beneficiaries, did..
IBond Questions
Thank you for helping everyone! I tune in all the time. I bought the Ibond. I understand the rate is..
Series I bonds
Is the 7% interest rate an annual rate or a “life of the bond” rate? It seems like if I..
Series I Savings bonds
On WGN last week you talked about the new Series I Savings bonds. You said the limit for them was..
Government I bonds
Hi I sold my house 5 months ago, I wanted to invest some of the money! I don’t want to..
I-Bonds Beneficiaries
Dear Terry, My husband & I own some I-Bonds with each of us as beneficiaries. Since we are up in..