Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Roth IRA
Hi Terry, I listen to you every Wednesday with John Williams on wgn… you’re amazing. Question: I have an IRA..
MaxFi product
Incredibly disappointed in your article in my Tucson newspaper concerning MaxFi. There was no data comparison provided between MaxFi and..
SS / taking mine at 63 vs survivors benefits at 67
My spouse died in Jan. 2024. My financial planner is suggesting I take my SS benefits now at 63 and..
401K money sitting in money market only
Shortly after the Pandemic I sold my shares and put all my money in my money market which is now..
spousal benefits
I was divorced in 2009 after 37 years. I have tried to apply for part of my ex’s benefits, but..
Family trust
My husband and I have a trust. He has since passed away. I am the trustee and it outlines our..
Trust
We recently met with the gentleman from one Chicago financial who wanted to set us up with a trust fund..
401K
I am 62 and was let go from a job I worked at for 30 years in 2022. Left 401K..
Suggestions for people who can help with will and end of life documents
Where do we find someone we trust to prepare our will and advise us.
Retired Nurse’s 401k
Hi Terry, I just read Sundays Trib article regarding Target retirement funds which I have. I retired in June, own..
Do we need a financial advisor
I will be retiring within the year. I have approximately $1,100,000.00 in a 401(K). My wife has another $75,000.00. We..
Investments
Hi Terry, I listen to you on WGN. I heard you tell someone to take his money back from his..
Retirement
Hi, i am saving around 50% of my salary into savings and investments, bonds and etc to save some perks..
IRA beneficiary
Per the podcast on your site, I don’t need to put my IRA into my revocable living trust. What happens,..
Pension Fund Termination
My company is terminating our pension plan and provides us three options. Lump sum, transfer to annuities and begin pension..
401K rollover
I’m 67. Just retired. I have a 401K from my former employer with 37,000 in it. How do I go..
Mortgage Pay Off
My husband’s company was sold and the stock he had invested has been paid out. He received a very large..
Trust vs. Beneficiaries
After listening to you, I found a lawyer to create a trust for me. But, after listening to ‘friends talk..
Will Social Security Fairness Act be passed this year?
Read your latest book and very concerned about filing for SS when I turn 70 next year, in part because..
Financial situation
Terry, I am70 Y/O and retired Firefighter. I have a home mortgage of $16,500.00 remaining at 3.25%. I am interested..