Financial Planning / Retirement

Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Pension Distribution — lump sum or 10 yrs

I’m 70.5 have a $100K pension. Can’t figure out how to decide between a lump sum distribution or a 10..

Planning for retirement at 67

Currently 63; how should I manage the below for retirement at 67 1. Rollover IRA – Total Acct Val $80,835..

Why am I double paying for my management?

Hi Terry, I sooooo love your chats and playful banter with King John! I’m 69 and retired but still doing..

When to stop making IRA Contributions

Good morning! I still have many of your columns I have cut out over the years and I am now..

Trust or will

I need a trust or will whatever you think is better or more secure I need to make one out..

When to take social security

My wife and I are 65 y/o. I am retired from the Chicago Fire Department with a public pension ,..

Pension

Hello Terry, Happy Holidays! I have a pension along with a 401K with my company. I’m retiring on February 3rd..

Lump sum vs annuity for retirement

My wife and I will be 70 in 2026, retirement lump sum is calculated at 338,000, annuity is 2200/month at..

estate planning costs

What can I expect to pay for revocable trust, power of attorney, and living will papers? Thank you.

December 7 Tribune column

Hello Terry- I have two questions about things in your Dec 7 column: (1) you said that estimated tax payments..

House paid off in 2026

After 30 years my wife and I will have our house paid off. It’s 4 bedrooms and kids and grandkids..

Roth Conversion

Hi Terry. Happy Holidays to you and yours! My spouse is 65 and has a traditional IRA. Based on age,..

401k withdrawal for home repair

I will be 62 in September and retired from UPS last July. My pension is good around 4000.00 per month..

federal tax help

I am retired, living in Illinois and collecting a pension and social security. I am working a part time job..

What to do with trading account

Terry, read your story on chicken money! I have a retirement account with a broker who I haven’t spoken to..

Trust Funds

I need an understanding of Trust funds. I am concerned. I need Trust funds explained from beginning to end. Who..

Pretax 403B vs Roth

I’m 72 years old still working full-time and just switched from my 403B to a Roth because I have intention..

Structured notes

Our financial advisor is advising us to invest in structured notes. We really don’t know much about them. Can you..

Reducing AGI

Hi Terry I’m trying to reduce my AGI. Can I put 7k from my savings into a Traditional IRA and..

Revocable trust

Do I need an attorney for this. Wanting to make sure that I have legal rights to my property.

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