Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Social security and whose to take first

So my question is can I take my social security now and when my husband dies can I transfer over..

What to do with the money

Hi, Terry – my husband and I came into a large sum of money, and would like some guidance on..

reclaimation of s.s. benefit after death

My Mom died on Feb. 22, she received her s.s. benefit on Mar.1st by direct deposit. On Mar. 27th they..

The difference between a 401k and a IUL

Is it better to have a IUL or 401k and what is the difference between the two

retirement checklist

Hi Terry, I am a 60 year old union ironworker, getting ready to retire at 62. I’d like to get..

Roth IRA conversion

I see a lot of advice regarding converting traditional IRAs to Roth. I honestly don’t understand it. Won’t most of..

Social Security – Survivor’s Benefit

Both my husband and I worked for 35+ years. We are both 62. My husband earned more money than I..

IRA/Trust

I have a traditional IRA. I have a living trust. Should I place the IRA in the living trust to..

Should I move 401K Account

I ‘m 63 1/2 years old, I was permanently laid off from my job of 23 years. I am in..

Ira

I’m 78 and have a small IRA. What is the benefit of an IRA versus just having a savings account?..

Amendment to existing trust

Can you recommend a reliable honest trust attorney to make changes to my existing trust?

What move to make with inherited IRA

Dear Terry, I currently have a Roth IRA with about $70K in it and inherited a IRA with a little..

Fixed Indexed Annuities

Terry, I’m in conversation with [broker named] about Fixed Indexed Annuities and using them to replace the Bond part of..

Foreign Pension distributions , Income and Social security

Do foreign distributions from foreign pensions, count as income? Does a tax-free lump sum as part of a foreign annuity..

Surviving Spouse Social Security

Good morning Terry, My husband passed away 8 years ago. I started to receive Surviving Spouse SS. In one of..

Youth savings

Grandson os 16 started working p/t wants to put money away towards retirement. Has to be at his job a..

Proceeds From Home Sale

Hello Terry! My elderly father recently moved back to Illinois after living out of state for twenty-three years. He has..

Bank Accounts signatory

My wife and I are closing in on 78 years old. We have a trust agreement and wills. Should our..

Roth IRA Contribution

Terry, I am 74 and worked in 2023. I contributed $21,436 in 2023 to a 403b traditional plan at my..

Should I pay off mortgage from retirement funds

I’m almost 70 and am ready to retire. I own a house with a mortgage balance of $130k . Interest..

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