Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

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..

Trusts

What is a non revocable living trust and is it a good idea to have this

Fees charged to manage investments.

Hi Terry I have been using a company to manage my investments. First I used Ric Edelman. Then I went..

Share pension with spouse?

Which Option would you recommend. I am married, and my husband has a good pension, he doesn’t need my pension..

How to take an RMD

Terry, when it comes time for the RMD distributions; can you simply have the distributions automatically transferred to a checking..

Best will to leave money to kids

My wife and I are retired what is the best way and most reasonable way to leave are money to..

Roth IRA at age 72

I am age 72 and still full time employed. My husband is 76 and retired. I contribute to a 457..

Federal Thrift Savings Plan

I have a little over $100,000. in a TSP account with the Post Office. I put in about 15yrs before..

Taxes on Sale of Deceased Mothers Home

Hello Terry, You have been helpful to me in the past. My mother who had dementia is now deceased. Her..

RMD and annuities

Can a payment from an annuitized annuity be applied to satisfy your total yearly RMDs?

Schwab Intelligent Advisory

What do you think about the Schwab Intelligent Advisory? They keep a lot of cash in the portfolio. I am..

Mortgage is Paid Off! Now What?

Hi Terry, We’ve just paid off our mortgage! Now what? Any suggestions for what we should do now, a year..

Finding the right Brokerage for investments

Hi Terry….listen to you all the time on Steve Bertrand’s show! I’am presently with Benjamin F. Edwards & co. ….started..

Fee only Adviser/ Fidicuary

recently, I heard you on WHP 580 AM Radio with Tim Decker Host of Finanical Freedom Radio Show ( Harrisburg..

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