Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Retirement payout decision
I was in public education for fifteen years and paid into the Teacher Retirement System (TRS). I have been working..
401k — older, still working, need safety
Hi, I’m 67 and currently working full time but not sure when that will end. I could be replaced at..
Investment company charging too much?
Terry, My wife and I are retired and our investments are with TD Ameritrade. They are actively managing our accounts..
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...