Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Poor financial choices
I made numerous financial mistakes and need to get some personal financial consultations regarding several topics including: 2 years ago,..
Thirft Savings Plan
Planning to retire in two years and currently my tsp investment is 75 percent in c fund and 25 percent..
social security for spouse
I have been collecting my deceased husbands social security since I turned 60. I remarried when I was 64. Can..
Required minimum withdrawals
My wife has two IRA’s from which we have been tasking RMW. One account is her Betty own IRA the..
SS updates for TRS recipient
I will owe Medicare 587.00 by March 2025 due to higher income ( my husband is still working) in 2023...
Social Security Fairness Act (your article in the January 5th,2024 Chicago Tribune)
I am a retired 75 year old federal employee currently receiving a CSRS annual pension of $136,000. I retired with..
When to begin to collect Social Security
Hi Terry, I will be turning 70 in January of 2026. Do I apply to start collecting in January of..
Pension lump sum, take or leave?
My union pension is ready to be drawn down now and they are offering a lump sum of 26K in..
Income from retirement investments
Hi Terry, I’m in good financial shape for retirement, but I’m wondering about the best way to set up withdrawals..
RMDs
I’m a US Postal Inspector, who retired at the mandatory age of 57. I haven’t touched my TSP funds since..
gifting of commerical property
i have gifted a small commeracial bldg (35oo sq ft) to a family memaber this year– do i fill out..
Beneficiary Inheritance and IRS
Hi Terry, A little bit of info before my question. I recently retired, am single and have sizeable assets that..
Roth 401K?
I’m a single woman in my late 50s making just under $100K a year. I’ve just begun contributing 8% to..
Social Security
Hi Terry. Thank you for taking my question. I am 70 and retired this past July. I took my Social..
social security start date
Hello Terry, I will be 70 in May. My friend told me to wait until July to file for social..
How to invest excess money
I was recently let go from a company I had been at for almost 20 years. I was given somewhat..
Roth Conversion
Terry, if my husband and I have already contributed the maximum amount to our Roth, can we still covert some..
Gift rule
I am confused re:the gift rule. I recently inherited money when my brother passed away. I would like to pass..
Retirement account
I am 78 years old and my portfolio is valued at 260,000 plus I ve call my financial adviser and..
Rollover
I’m going to turn 65 in a few months. Where should I roll over my 401(k) too for the most..