Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Collecting my ss benefits
I turn 62 in may 2020. Would it it beniefit me to collect my ss benefits? Also will I be..
Govt Pension reduces Social Security
My social security is greatly reduced because I have a pension with the city of CHICAGO. Is it possible to..
Retirement Planning
I am 63, my wife is 64. I lost my job during the summer, with severance pay through the end..
403b for teacher
Hi Terry, My daughter was a teacher at CPS and had a 403b through Valic. She left CPS after 10..
Best interest “fiduciary” pledge
I asked the brokerage firm with my 401K about best interest pledge, he stated the the company (Wells Fargo) will..
Social Security — should I wait?
Even Tho I am still working Full time, Social Security said that I am eligible for Benefits. I can’t get..
Retirement planning
I live in California. 64 years old.married . Still owe $395,000 on home with 4.1% interest with a maturity date..
Portfolio advisory services fees vs gain
Hi Terry, My husband and I have 2 of our IRA’ s with Fidelity portfolio advisory services for years. I..
Estate Documents
Terry We, my wife and I, have a Financial Planner and are happy with the conversion of our 401ks into..
Estate Documents— No Close Relatives
My question has to do with estate documents. A little bit about us. My wife and I live in Chicago..
Deferred Comp Withdrawal
Terry, I am retired and draw a pension of $2600 a month plus $226 in Social Security. I just bought..
Finding aFinancial Advisor
Hi Terry can you supply a list or website to look at to find a good fiduciary financial advisor. I..
Pension lump sum rollover
Hi Terry, I’m 61 yrs old with a pension benefit from my job, which I left 29 years ago. I..
Retirement planning
My wife’s former employer has notified her that she may start receiving her pension. She may take a lump sum..
future assisted living plans
I had contacted an Elder law for consult on making application for future assisted living. They are asking for $375...
financial planners
My wife and I will be retiring soon. Our combined retirement nest egg is 1,100,000. We are looking for a..
Social Security — delay?
Terry, I have read, or received some various opinions from Financial Advisors as to when to claim Social Security benefits...
Need a plan for our income.
My husband and I both work full time. We are in our late 40s. We have one child in college..
Company ending pension plan
Hi Terry, My husband recently found out his company is ending the pension benefits at the end of the year...
Substitution for Payee retirement benefits
My sister had a severe stroke in July although she is making small steps in recovery of her speech and..