Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Federal government retiree outside income
I am a Federal Government Retiree with a part time job, this year I earned about $1,200. 00 can I..
RMD rollover of monthly distributions
In your column of June 1, you wrote that people taking out monthly RMDs in early 2020 can return them...
RMD withdrawal March 2020/Roth contribution from part time job for 2020
I took my RMD in March 2020 for 2020 with tax withheld. I have a part time job that pays..
Saving money or paying down your mortgage?
Hi Terry. My husband has $100,000. We have no credit card debt & about $110k left on the mortgage at..
Fiduciary Advisor
I signed up with a fiduciary advisor last November 2019, we transfer some of my accounts from Fidelity to Schwab...
Conversion to ROTH
Okay, let’s try this. I’m 71 years old and I have already received (1) one Required Minimum Distribution from my..
Retirement account
Hello Terry, My wife and I are both in our mid seventies. My wife was just let go by her..
RMD’s/CARES Act
Hi Terry – I am a 71 years-old retiree who has been receiving RMD monies from my pension and 2..
Refinancing home w/current, low interest rates.
We refinanced 2 or 3 yrs ago w/current mortgage holder as int. was 6%. Easy process, no fees, no appraisal,..
Pension
I have a pension in the amount of 6600 with a company I previously worked for. Can you tell me..
Cash in retirement
Hi Terry, love to see you on Chn 9. Keep up the good work! I’m 70 and retired and have..
Unemployment
I receive a cps pension since2010. NowI substitute In the suburbs and Chicago. Chicago is paying me $40. 00 Per..
missing savings bonds
My mother recently passed at 90 years old, and, as her executor I’ve been reviewing all her financial accounts before..
401k loans
Hello Terry. I am employed and so far I am not in jeopardy of losing my job. I am prioritizing..
Income annuity — BEWARE!
I’m age 65, hoping to retire at 67. My financial advisor recommended I convert some of the money I have..
Required Minimum Distribution for an IRA 2020
Will the RMD for an IRA be waived for 2020; I would prefer to keep that amount in my account.
life insurance
Terry, I’ve been retired from AT&T for 10 years and have been in good health with a part-time job at..
Selling my home, the money?
I’m selling my home What should I do with the money. I will get about $130,500 for the house. I’m..
Help – Husband retires soon – Company Pension vs Variable Annuity
Hello Terry, appreciate all the good advice you give on your website! Husband retires very soon. He can either receive..
Unemployment Benefits and 401K cashout
I’m 66 yrs old and drawing unemployment benefits. I have cashed out my 401K ($10,000). Should I let IDES know..