Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Do I need a trust

I am a 74 y/o single woman who has lived with the same man for 54 years. We have a..

Retirement planning

Thoroughly enjoyed your webinar this evening sponsored by the local Chicagoland libraries. My question has to do with a general..

Beneficiaries and Taxes

I have added my adult children to my checking and savings accounts so in the event something happens to me..

Advice

I am 52 not married no children I have no debt car is paid off house is paid off 401k..

401K investments

Hi Terry, I love to listen to you on WGN with Lisa Dent! I’m a 66 (67 in Nov.) year..

RMD REQUIREMENTS

CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME ALL FINANCIAL INVESMENTS THAT REQUIRE RMD WITHRWALS EACH YEAR, IS IT ONLY RELEVANT TO INVESTMENT..

Laid Off, Need Money! Old 401k convert to IRA for withdrawal???

Hi Terry, Love you and all of your helpful advice! I’m 48, I’ve been maxing out my 401k contributions since..

Calendar to keep financial next steps straight

Hi Terry, I just turned 60 and am vaguely aware that there are things that one should be doing at..

Annuities

Our financial consultant is saying that we need an annuity to provide income when we retire. I am 62 and..

401 solo plans

Hi Terry. I am 66 and on social security . i have about 75 thousand dollars in my 401 k..

403b Fees

I am new to the personal finance sphere and discovered my educator 403b with Corebridge has a weighted expense charge..

registrant

I opened treasury direct as a sole owner. what advantage is there to adding my wife as a secondary or..

Movie to another job have pension for the city.

I work for Chicago public school I’m 56. I have a pension. But I’m leaving for another job do I..

I R A

You said something about moving them where today? If your tired of losing money. Im 65 and retired.

TSP

Ms. Savage, i retired from federal service 12/31/22. i have savings and my TSP. Your thoughts on whether to take..

How to manage my 457 Plan

Hi Terry! I am a 69 year old retired firefighter/paramedic. My wife and I each have a pension and are..

Guaranteed Whole Life with (Non-Guaranteed Dividends)

My spouse is 62 and I’m 80. Our financial advisor is suggesting that my wife purchase this insurance policy that..

retirement money

Terry, My wife and I have about 400K in an IRA with a fiduciary here in AZ. We are unhappy..

QCD and RMD

Hi Terry – Next year I will have to take my RMD since I’ll be 73. Over the last few..

Public Pension Choices

Daughter (50) and Son-in-law (49) have IMRF Pensions in Illinois. He is eligible to take pension in Sept. 2024. Have..

money

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