Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Pension termination
Terry , I recently received a “notice of intent to terminate ” my pension plan. This plan was frozen in..
RothIRA
I have 4 Roth IRA’s set up in my name, each with one of my children as the primary beneficiary..
Long term care
My husband’s Parkinson’s has progressed rapidly. I need to use his IRA. I have access. Our assets: 330,00 (his IRA,our..
Rollover my 401K to an IRA after retirement at age 68?
Hi Terry, Is there any benefit to keeping funds in a 401K after retirement or is it always best to..
Social Security — link to that website
Please provide the software tool for maximizing one’s SS
Social security after 70
I’m 70 can claim social security while I’m still working
Financial planner
Hi Terry, I am currently playing 1% to my financial planner. Do you think it’s wise to have a financial..
Social Security calculator
What is the website that will help maximize your SS benefits? I believe it costs $35? Thanks
Investment strategy for 81+ yr old
I’m 81, own my own small home in Waukegan..no debt. My $550K with Morgan Stanley continually loses money (they say..
IRA versus brokerage account
Hi Terry, I have 3 traditional IRAs, with Fidelity, Edward Jones, and Vanguard – total portfolio value is about $275,000...
balanced and appropriate portfolio?
What is your opinion of the following: (I am 80 and do not need the funds as pension and SS..
Capital gains
My husband and I purchased a home (primary) in 1994. My husband passed in 2022. When I sell my house..
Illinois Estate Transfer Tax
My 94 year old father is considering moving back to Illinois to be closer to family. HIs estate is worth..
Breaking a bank IRA CD without penalty
I was listening to you today on WGN radio talking about bank IRA CD’s. I am 74 years old and..
Financial planner
Can you recommend a good financial planner in the zip code area of il. 60108.
Life Insurance to Cover Mortgage Balance after my death
I trust and appreciate you and your advice over the years. I’m 61 yrs. old, receive $65K in state pension..
I-Bond or Roth
Hi Terry, Love you so much and your advice. I listen on WGN, you are awesome. I’m 56, going to..
Real Estate Investment Property Lease to Sell for Parents
My parents are ages 90 and 91 and need to move to assisted living soon. We would like to sell..
Savings vs debt repayment vs retirement
I’m a 54 year old single woman. My gross salary is $85K/year. I have a Vangaurd IRA that was a..
64 and Laid off
I am a single women and was hoping to semi retire in 2 years but I just got laid off..