Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Roth IRA Account Question

Hi Terry, I am going to contribute $7000.00 into a Individual Roth IRA for 2021. I am 62 years old...

Financial Planner

Terry, Is a Financial Planner worth the cost? And what should I expect to pay? I have a 401k ($500K),..

A little bit of this and a little bit of that

Hi Terry. I have $20,000 I want to grow some money on. I have no clue where to start. It’s..

Sale of a home that was quick claim deeded to me

Upon selling a home that was quick claim deeded to me how will the proceeds from that sale be taxed?..

Helping children financially

I heard that if you enter a nursing home they check back 5 years and if you gave any money..

loan from 401k

Hi Terry, by the way I watch you all the time on wgn am. thanks for the answer but I..

401K withdrawal to pay for car in retirement

Hi Terry, I am currently leasing my car lease is up 4/7 I am 76 still working part time I..

Tax liability on retirement payout

I reinvested a supplemental retirement account into an IRA. Roughly 300,000. Another 27,000 I put into my savings because I..

RMD – Withdrawal?

Will RMD Withdrawal be mandatory for those over 70 1/2 in 2021? I believe this was not required for 2020,..

Social Security retirement strategy

Retiree is entitled to SocSec of $2300/mo. at age 62, or $3300/mo at age 66 and 10 mo. Retiree would..

Taxes on max. personal $15,000 gifts to individuals

I am aware that as a U.S. citizen I am allowed by IRS regulations to give max. $15,000 to as..

Don’t steal Mom’s assets!!

I manage the finances for my 101yo mother who is in a nursing center. She is in fairly good health..

IL Residency and State Tax

Situation – while maintaining an Illinois home address (for convenience with parents), taxpayer traveled extensively in 2020 and had ALL..

estate planning attorney vs will

Hi Terry, My boyfriend and I own a home together and we are both on the deed. I have inherited..

gifting money

Can you explain about gifting money to individuals, tax implications and about the $15,000 max a year and what happens..

investment for lottery winner

hello, i have a family member that just won a sizable lottery prize, approx. 1 million dollars. where does one..

Money market IRA

Dear Terry, Lately I’ve been entertaining the thought of opening a money market IRA because of the easy liquidity feature...

Retirement savings allocation

I will be 67 in April and my husband just turned 60. He works for a junior college , has..

Roth IRA after retirement.

Hi Terry, I have very small amounts in a couple of Roth IRa’s. I listened to you on noon hour..

What to tap into first in retirement

Hi Terry, What is the best course of action for taking money out to use in our retirement? We have..

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