Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
how to invest and diversify
With todays high stock market values how would you recommend a novice, 40 year old, investor to move a $125,000.00..
Better Social Security ?
I am 70 and fully disabled. Been taking Social Security since I was 65. My husband passed away 8 years..
financial advisors
I have never used a financial advisor, and would like to know about costs and what there responsibility would be...
Deceased wife’s SSN
Hello Terrie, My wife passed away in February 2021 was born in September 1966. What happens to her Social Security..
Fiduciary
I’m looking for a fiduciary. During one of your sessions on WGN news TV you mentioned there was three or..
Tax Advisor for Roth Conversion
I need a tax advisor that specializes in Roth Conversions. Is there a referral listing of specialists in the Chicago..
IRA mandatory withdrawl
I am 70. Two years ago I took $15000 from my IRA. I paid tax on the withdrawal and showed..
advising fee
Fidelity charges 0.945% advising fee on my portfolio. Is that reasonable? Should I try the wealthramp that you have talked..
Starting Social Security
Terry, My birthday is June 14, 1958. My FRA is 66 and 8 months. When should I apply and what..
Earnings during retirement
Love your segments on WGN, my wife and I are retired and both work part time. She’s paid very well..
RMD
Is it true that I can combine IRA values to calculate the RMD? I turn 73 in November. Two IRAs..
Retiring soon. All assets are in 401K
Will retire in Jan 2025. All my assets ( $400,000)are in my 401K. Is an annuity a good option for..
Help 38 yr old daughter start saving and planning for retirement
She has just left teaching and now has a new job in a non profit. I appreciate any advice you..
Vanguard mutual fund account
1. Would I be better off taking funds from above & putting funds in T Bills. I do take my..
RMD
My birthday is December 21, 1952 Do I have to take money out in 2025 or start April of 2026?
Illinois vs Nevada Trust
We have a recommendation from an Advisor to open a Nevada Trust rather than an Illinois Trust. Stating that each..
Housing
Your thoughts plz – housing dilemma. I’m 68, single, retired, good financial shape. Healthwise, no major issues. On Medicare, not..
Target funds
Terry, I understand from hearing you on the radio you are not a big fan of target funds. I retired..
Can a Wealthramp advisor manage my account
Terry , I would like to know if a Wealthramp advisor could totally manage an account as well as give..
Widows and Income tax
My husband passed away last year. I was compelled to access his IRA last year to cover his medical expenses...