Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

starting saving late

Hi Terry, I’m 47, and am a stay at home mom. Kids are in early grade school, and my husband..

Real estate or not

I was recently laid off by my company with a severance package, I have a couple of hundred thousand saved..

Investment advice

Hello, I’m 48, unmarried with a free and clear home. My only debt is credit card which is minimal. I..

401K beneficiary

I have a 401k and a trust. I want to leave to 2 of my kids. How do I set..

avoiding taxes on mandatory distributions

This summer my husband will start receiving distributions from an IRA and a 401k at this point we don’t need..

Real Estate — sell and retire?

Terry, I have appx. 13 years left on my mortgage and am considering retirement next year. I have more house..

roth conversion from an IRA

I’m over 70 yrs old, if I roll an IRA to a Roth, I understand the 5 year rule, and..

SS benefits

If I take ss benefits at 66 vs waiting until 70, I won’t be ” throwing out” around $ 136,000...

College and retirement

Hi Terry! I saw you on wGN this morning – I have a few problems- my husband doesn’t trust anyone..

trust will or beneficiary

I have a trust and will…I have used a high end firm in the city but am still confused as..

Money Manager – Fiduciary or not?

Hi Terry, My three questions are about my long time money manager who is a fiduciary. Our investments – including..

Where to invest, what to pay off first

Hi Terry! Thanks for taking my email. I’m 35 yo. My debt consists of a mortgage of $229k at 4.65%..

retirement planing / worried about pbcg payments

Hi Terry : I listen to you on wgn radio chicago . I’m 65 and planning to retire at 66..

Social Security -when best to collect

Hi Terry & team! Husband is soon to collect Soc. Security at 70 y.o. He is retired the past 5..

column from 3-27-19/Roth IRA

Hi Terry, Your columns are also extremely informative. I just want to clarify something. in your column from 3-27-19, you..

Roth Conversion

Can I convert amounts in excess of RMD to Roth even though I no loner have wage income? Also how..

wealth manager adviser

Terry- We’re seeking your assistance in research associated with selecting a wealth manager. As you know there’s endless research material..

You may need to rethink tax strategies before retirement

Hi Terry In today’s column the 3rd bullet point said “Take extra money out after retirement”. Take the money from..

Getting inherited money invested

I am 52 yrs. old and just inherited $600,000 plus some monthly income for 9 yrs. of around $6,200. Any..

Starting ira

My son is 26 years old with no 401k at work.his company gave him a plan illinois secure choice wich..

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