Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
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..
Stock gifting
Is there a limit on how much you can gift? The stock was purchased approximately 25 years ago and has..
Advice on taking money out of retirement fund
Terry, my mother died a few years back and left me and my siblings a stock and cash portfolio around..
Federal taxes on RMD’s
Our retirement assets have grown significantly over the years. Our traditional IRA RMD’s must start in 2024. Has there ever..
When to take Social Security given problems
Hi Terry, I am 68. My wife is 64. We are both retired teachers presently living off our 401K from..
SS review
On WGN you often reference a service available for $35 to review a person’s SS profile. I can’t find the..
My pension & 401 k
I signed up for my company’s 401 K… I was alond to sign up online. I also have a union..
Social Security Quality Review Letter
Good Morning, I received a letter form SSA Office of Quality Review stating that I have been chosen by random..
IRA at age 73?
Have the age requirements changed for mandatory withdrawal for IRA’s? I thought I heard on WGN it got extended from..
Social Security
Hi Terry , What was the web site i can go to for 3rd party review of my social security..
Taxes — too late for an IRA deduction?
We make $150k a year. We get $700 Michigan refund. We pay $4700 Fed tax. Should we put more money..