Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Mom’s retirement money running out
Hi Terry I have a 92 year old mom. She gets SS but it ain’t spit. She had funds( her..
Trust — and my home
My daughter is the executor of my trust.Should I put my house in her name before I pass,so it won’t..
Asset Allocation
Your most recent article urged a conservative approach for older investors. I am 83, in fairly good health, divorced, no..
Mutual Funds in Retirement
Hello Terry. I retired in January 2019. I had my 401k in the Fidelity 2020 Target fund for many years...
roth ira AND 40l(k)?
our son, 24 years old has a 401 K at work but wants to open a separate roth IRA as..
Retirement Timing
My job was terminated this week due to corporate down sizing. I am 63, my wife 64. She retired last..
Mortgage payoff in retirement
I’m 65 and retired that started as SS Disability in 2016. Have 147K parked in a 401k. Have 51K left..
How to Withdraw from Deceased Husband’s 40l(k)
I have inherited a 401K plan with a major company that belonged to my late husband. This is the month..
Stock value contributed by a previous employer
This is lost money that I never knew I had ( $11K ), it was contributed by my previous employer...
Thrift saving plan
Hi Ms. Savage, I’m a 68 y/o retired Federal Government employee. I all my retirement money in my thrift account...
Beneficiary of Living Trust for Home
My 90 year old Mother has a Revocable Living Trust along with Last Will & Testament in place. She has..
Cannot withdraw from TIAA, but I need to.
I have $ in TIAA-CREF in the Traditional account, in the Defined Contribution Plan. Guaranteed Asset Class. How can I..
Finding an Executor or Trustee
We are the youngest surviving members of a very small family. What do you recommend we do regarding the selection..
Taxes on pension
I moved from Illinois to Oregon last September. I have a pension from the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund. Oregon has..
Financial planning
Financial advisor wants me to invest into a annuity. 401 K approximately $390,000. Age 62. Small pension of approximately 1250..
Inheritance of house
I am the executor and agent in my mother’s will and trust but I don’t see her house mentioned with..
Retirements Planning
Hi Terry I live in Chicago Il , my husband and I are in our our mid 50’s beginning to..
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..