Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Selling a house to Daughter
I own a house in Austin Tx worth 600k. want to sell to daughter for 400k, after payoff ill have..
Financial advisor
Dear Terry, I wanted to ask you your opinion on financial advisor fees and also when do you know, when..
Estimated Fed/State income taxes on SSA pension and private pensions,as well as private pensions impact on SSA pension
I live and worked in IL. Two years ago, I turned 64, retired, and began receiving two private pensions. Wages..
Sale of Baxter stock am 91 years old
I have $12,000 in Baxter stock..want to sell ..hung on to it to long… broker said get S&P 500…small amount..
Will and Revocable Living Trust documents online.
Can you recommend an online Will and Revocable Living Trust site that allows me to create these documents without hiring..
Joint trust after spouse’s death
A few years ago we had an attorney prepare a joint trust. I’m somewhat overwhelmed by all the responsibility and..
What is the most tax efficient way to withdraw your md r. your Ira’s
I have $500,000 in an IRA I need to withdraw $25,000 out of it this coming tax year. $ 300,000..
Taxes on social security after 70 if you’re working
My husband is still working. He will be 70 tomorrow and will get his 1st social security check in the..
estate planning – taxes
Is it correct that is a child is listed as a beneficiary in a 401(k), IRA or Brokerage investment account,..
putting property in trust
I have a condo in my name only and would like to add my daughter. Would it be easier to..
IRA & 401K money
My Heloc is 75k, my IRA and 401K can pay this, will i pay penalty is taking out the money?..
Death.
Simple question but haven people answering it. When you pass away, who is the first person you family should contact,..
Will’s and revoked trust
The best lawyers that handle Will and trust, how do I find them?
2023 Form 5498
Terry, I just received notice that my 2023 Form 5498 was available from Vanguard. I turned 73 this year (2024)..
Old 401
Hi Terry, I’m 68 retired and have a 401 from my ex-employer that I haven’t touched. It is back to..
Finances and dementia diagnosis
What should I do to protect my finances after saving for 50 years when husband diagnosed with dementia?
Social Security Shortfall
We keep hearing that Social Security will run out of money and that we may face reduced benefits. My husband..
SSDI
My kids bought me the SS book that you and Larry put out, however, I couldn’t find the answer to..
Successor Beneficiary
As a successor beneficiary of a stock portfolio registered in a revocable trust,how report on tax returns
must haves
65 yrs, retired, drawing medicare, have ira from work, roth, small stock portfolio what else should i have as standard..