Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Roth IRA’s
Hello Terry, Long long time follower via your books, newsletters, WGN radio and TV broadcasts. Between you and our tax..
Need info on whether my wife and I should convert our IRA’s to a Joint SPIA (single premium annuity).
Hi Terry, I need to get educated quickly on this. Sales woman is trying to sell us on converting our..
Pension spousal benefits when there is no spouse
Is it best to leave the lump sum in IMRF since they’re rock solid fund and will give me $131..
inheritance funds in IRA
Both of my parents are deceased and my sister; as executor, is working through the accounts that my parents had..
Roth IRA Question re Conversion
I am 64 years old with $1m in my 401k. I plan to work until at least 72 and take..
Retirement
Dear Terry, I have about $100k in savings. I’m 50 and going to retire at 60. I have a union..
medicaid support for nursing home care
My sister’s husband had a stroke and is in a nursing home. They are both retired but do not have..
Where to put your money when you are old
My husband is 80 years old. We are heavily invested in stocks. He heard at his age he should only..
social security and pension i
i am 61 and receive social security i want to no can i f foul for my pension. Where are..
RLT vs TOD
Hi Terry, My husband and I are trying it determine if we need a RLT or if we have all..
Gift Annuity
Hello Terry, I received a mailing from my alma mater regarding a charitable gift annuity offer. What is your opinion..
Roth Conversions
Hi Terry, I’m a long-time follower of your columns and advice! Do you know if there are financial advisors that..
Financial planner fees
Hi Terry Looking to retire in about 6 months. Our long time Financial advisor from NWM is looking to handle..
opinion of Fixed Index Annuities
My husband died in feb. 2025 at 76; second marriage for each of us-i’m 71; he owned his own company..
Taxes on Roth conversions
Hi Terry. I am retired & converting my 401k into a Roth IRA (We are in the 24% tax bracket)...
consolidating my parents credit cards
My Dad has alzheimers and is in assisted living. My Mom is the additional user on his cards. He is..
Annuity’s
Plan to retire at 66 1/2. Will not take SS till 67, have a little over 1M in 401K’s. Wondering..
IRA Tax Consequences
I am 78 years old and married. I have about 1.2 million in tax deferred savings. My savings is in..
MIGA
Hello, I had a free introductory appointment with a financial investment manager. I am 69 and worried about the mandatory..
Debt Pay Off
Hello Terry, I am in need of some guidance for our unique financial situation. We are looking to move as..