Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

estate planning costs

What can I expect to pay for revocable trust, power of attorney, and living will papers? Thank you.

December 7 Tribune column

Hello Terry- I have two questions about things in your Dec 7 column: (1) you said that estimated tax payments..

House paid off in 2026

After 30 years my wife and I will have our house paid off. It’s 4 bedrooms and kids and grandkids..

Roth Conversion

Hi Terry. Happy Holidays to you and yours! My spouse is 65 and has a traditional IRA. Based on age,..

401k withdrawal for home repair

I will be 62 in September and retired from UPS last July. My pension is good around 4000.00 per month..

federal tax help

I am retired, living in Illinois and collecting a pension and social security. I am working a part time job..

What to do with trading account

Terry, read your story on chicken money! I have a retirement account with a broker who I haven’t spoken to..

Trust Funds

I need an understanding of Trust funds. I am concerned. I need Trust funds explained from beginning to end. Who..

Pretax 403B vs Roth

I’m 72 years old still working full-time and just switched from my 403B to a Roth because I have intention..

Structured notes

Our financial advisor is advising us to invest in structured notes. We really don’t know much about them. Can you..

Reducing AGI

Hi Terry I’m trying to reduce my AGI. Can I put 7k from my savings into a Traditional IRA and..

Revocable trust

Do I need an attorney for this. Wanting to make sure that I have legal rights to my property.

Retirement with no savings in our 60s

Is there any hope for me? My husband and I, both in our 60s, have almost no savings for retirement..

Moving 403b to a Fidelity Account

Hi, Terry, you are such a gem! My question: I retired 2 years ago and I was with a Lincoln..

What salary to take for S-Corp

Hi Terry – My S-Corp business has had two very slow years in a row and as a result my..

Personal Capital vs. Empower Personal Wealth

Hi Terry, We read your book, The Savage Truth on Money, and are interested in money management using the app..

Defined Outcome ETFs

What are your thoughts on the Defined Outcome ETFs (or Buffer ETFs)? We are nearing retirement (in 2-5 years) and..

Determining what’s included in Modified Adjusted Gross Income

Tell me what portion of my RMD, gross or net amount is included in my MAGI? What portion of my..

Financial Planner and Investment Advisor

Do I need both of the above?

401k account

Hi . I have a 401 k account with a company I have separated with. I am 59 and on..

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