Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
401-K — Do I sign up?
Hi Terry. My question is my job offers 401k through my union, is it a good idea to get the..
Retirement planner in addition to Robo Advisor?
Hi Terry. I currently deal with a so-called “robo advisor” at Vanguard. He is actually a CFP personal financial advisor..
Social Security withholding
Is the withholding tax deducted after the medicare insurance is taken out of the payment or before? It looks like..
how to manage survivor’s benefits
I am 66, still working making about $66,000. I started claiming my survivor’s benefits (husband, died 6 yrs ago). I..
Financial Planner & Fees
Current working with a financial planner associated with Schwab. He has done a lot in terms of consolidating our accounts...
Social Security taxes withheld?
Should I have taxes taken out of my Social Security?
401k loan before being laid off
We took out a small loan from my husbands 401k earlier this year, it was about $1400. Husband is about..
401k and retirement advice
I have approximately 300,000 in a 401 with my current employer. I will be 67 in December and not sure..
Private Pension choice- by Bank of New York Mellon insured by PBGC
Hi Terry, wondering your thoughts regarding the Private Pension choice- lifetime annuity managed by Bank of New York Mellon insured..
When to take my Social Security what is the best stage how long should I wait
Is there a best stage or time to take my Social Security benefits I hear a lot of 66 and..
required distribution starting at age 72!
My wife and I have acquired $1300000 in 401k, ira, and annuties. We hear at 72 we will have to..
RMD put in Roth IRA
Hello, I understand that I can take my RMD from my traditional IRA, annually, and put those funds into my..
Putative marriage — an amazing story!
My question or precisely my plea….I had been with my ex for over twenty years and we have a daughter..
IRA to Roth Conversions
At 70 years old is it wise to convert a large amount of IRA savings to a Roth account and..
Rolling over old 401K plans
I have several 401K plans. Do I roll them into my new 401K or a personal IRA?
401k rollover to IRA
I will have to sell the funds in my 401k at my rmd date. That’s 2022. They don’t allow an..
Social Security spousal benefits while both spouses still working
My husband is 68 soon to be 69 and still working. He is collecting his full SS benefit. I myself..
IRA RMDs
Hi Terry, I plan to take my first RMD in Dec 2023, when I am 72. I have a 60/40..
RR Retirement
Hi terry My husband worked for the railroad. As his wife, i am now receiving a retirement pension. Question, if..
Pension changes
Terry 25 years ago I was told that we could retire after 30 years in my pension. It did not..