Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Medicare – Medigap and effect on residence relocation to another state

I am retired, live in Illinois have Medicare F and BlueCross of Illinois. If I relocate to another state do..

Social Security offset

Why payed in 100 % to ss and only able to collect 40% because of government offset. Something rosenkowski put..

Protecting your married adult children

My daughters husband has shown over the years to want the best of everything and usually overules what my daughter..

Can I afford to retire?

I’m soon to be 60 years old, owe $8000.00 dollars on our house, no car payment and about $4000.00 in..

Sth ocial Security claw back for spouse with Teachers Retirement

You have done amazing work to help people experiencing claw back. I heard your recent announcement on WGN radio Tuesday..

Retirement planning – unknown pension received.

I was notified I had a small pension ($5,000) that is available since I turned 65. I have to either..

401k Rollover

Hi Terry! My job position will be eliminated soon (office closure) after 16 years of service. I have contributed to..

401k after retirement

I am 67 and recently retired. I have 500k in my 401k with Principal. Should I keep it within Principal,..

IRAs for teacher

Can a teacher in llinois open a Roth or Traditional IRA since they are part of the Illinois Teachers Pension?

Money Market Account

In the process of finding a financial advisor. Our Charles Schwab rep Suggested we open a money market account but..

Short term investment for real estate purchase

I’m newly divorced and sold our home. Will rent for a year before another purchase. Where should I put the..

withdrawing money for car loan

I took $40,000 out of my TSP retirement fund to pay off a new car, $8,000 was taken out in..

Will / trust

We live in Bartlett Can you recommend a good person to help us thru the process of the trust? Also..

Estate Planning

I have TOD on all of my assets and name beneficiaries ( house, cars, accounts) except for house contents. Do..

retirement funds

I sent an email on 3/13 about my husbands retirement funds from his company. It was a rollover from a..

To Will , or not to Will

A couple weeks ago on WGN radio with John Williams some woman that had asked a question about getting a..

Beneficiaries of trust vs checking accounts

What do I designate as “beneficiaries ” for a family trust. Know that IRA’s and annuities and other investments should..

Credit card and savings account

Hi. My hubby thinks it’s best to not pay the credit card in full each month rather than taking it..

RMD ago a Roth

Hi Terry If I take my RMD approximately $25000 with hold $5000 for taxes can I open a Roth IRA..

Retirement

I am 52. Married, no savings. I have a farm with my 3 siblings. They are buying me out. I’m..

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