Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
What to do with 401k after retiring
Terry, just retired in June and have approx 1 mil in a guaranteed fund earning about 3.23 %. I’m 66..
Current Financial Advisor – Terminating Relationship
Hi, Terry. About 6 years ago, I consolidated my rolled over 401k and some IRAs became a client of a..
Spousal Annuity from Deceased Husband’s Pension
Good morning, Terry. I’m hoping you can give me guidance on what options to select for a spousal annuity from..
Back door Roth Tax implications
I am 65 and plan to move money from my 401k to a Roth account to reduce my RMD amounts..
RMD mailings
Hi Terry, Enjoy your columns each and every Sunday in the Chicago Tribune. You may want to alert your readers..
I.R.A MANDATORY DISTRIBUTIONS
I WENT ON YOUR WEBSITE FOR ADVICE ON THIS SUBJECT – ONLY TO FIND OUT I HAD TO JOIN AARP..
401 k withdrawal
Hi Terry, I will be 66 in Jan. 23 and have recently retired. I will be taking money from my..
Definition of “still working” for retirement accounts
I keep reading that one must take RMDs starting at age 73, always with the caveat of “unless you are..
Using RMD for charity
I called the rep handling my 401k. I was not able to redirect my RMD to my charity because it..
financial advisor
Hello Terry, I am a social worker (55 y old) a single mother who has some investments managed by a..
Monte Carlo modeling
I was listening to you on WGN today (11.22.23). You were criticizing the Monte Carlo modeling analysis. Your point was..
Sell phone stock
I have phone stock in 5 different companies……the rate of return is very low ….should I sell & invest in..
IRA
My IRA allocation right now is 60 stocks 40 bonds im 67 what should my allocation be ?
Executor of will & trust
I am 87, my wife is 82. No children. Net worth close to 3million. We live in Lake Forest &..
Chicken Money Question
Terry, I have a personal female friend that is 54 years old . She has a 30 year old son..
IRA Beneficiary
Should an IRA account be placed in a Trust?
Tax help for the disorganized.
Hi Terry, I need help finding someone to help with back taxes. They are small amounts the government owes me...
Social Security – IRMAA
I wonder if you could discuss the IRMAA “cliff” that folks can run afoul of, and how to avoid it.
Medicare Plan F
I am 77 single female income Social Security. I have had Plan F (Blue Cross) since 2011.I was just listening..
RLT and will if I die
My lawyer is telling me that even if I do a RLT for my house, I still should also have..