Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

retiring with 41 yrs service at 62 i have a lump sum of 409 thousand

what would you suggest for investments any reputable for stable ?hybrid annuities? any help would be appreciated! i do mean...

Roth versus traditional IRAs for “older” people!

My wife is eager to put money from our savings into Roth IRAs. Given that I am 67, retired, and...

Social Security

Terry, You mentioned on WGN Radio with Bob and Marianne if you delay taking Social Security benefits the monthly payment...

SSN benefit and teachers

Hi Terry. My wife is a teacher. She has her own social security benefit through education, but has also worked...

retiring in april 30 41 yrs with company

i am 62 i have as of now my lump sum i am taking to invest i see you dont...

RMD at age 72

I am 72 and have lost my job in November 2014. When do I have to take my first RMD?...

Roth Conversion

Hi Terry, I am seeking more tax diversification for my retirement account and want to gain more Roth exposure. Is...

IRA For New Graduate

As part of a high school graduation present I wanted to start either an IRA or a ROTH IRA for...

Pension Buyout

How is a pension buyout calculated? Terry Says:  The actuary for the company and the pension fund determines the "present...

Financial advisor

As I get closer to retirement - At this time, I am a full-time employee, (71) years old, but plan...

Long Term Care at age 73

I am a 73 year old active female. I keep busy and love to travel. Should I buy Long Term...

Elderly Invesment

Hi Terry, Both of my parents are living and just sold their home (only asset). How should they invest their...

How do I open up an IRA

Hi Terry I am a social worker and dont make much money. I would like to invest more since i...

Using IRA’s to pay for college tuition

Hi Terry: I need to use some of my IRA money to pay my children's tuition. Is there any advantage...

Should Working Spouses Invest in the Same Retirement Plans

Terry, I recently took a position at the same organization where my husband works. We have two choices for Tax-Deferred...

RMD

I turned 70 this year and have to make my RMD from my 401Kby December. I know I can defer...

Is using mint.com safe

If I add all my accounts into mint.com, is it safe and secure. Please advise Terry Says:  Yes, Mint is...

Fees charged by financial planner

My husband and I recently met with a financial planner from Edward Jones. We have $100K to invest but don't...

IRA/RMD –when and how do I start?

My traditional IRA matures in may every year. in may 2015 i will be 70 years & 4 months old. I know...

future market risk for retirees

We are retired for nine years, living on SS and interest funds. So many scary predictions on the coming market...

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