Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Follow up question to Roth 401k conversion
I sent a question earlier about my Roth 401(k) conversion. I should have indicated that I’m currently 56 years old,..
Will versus Trust
Will versus trust
Rolling over a 401k or withdrawal to reinvest.
Hi Terry. I am 39 years old and recently switched jobs. I have about $120k in my 401k from my..
Taking RMD out of 40l(k) if still working for the company?
I was listening to WGN as you talk to Jon today about taking money out once you’ve turned 72 I’m..
Mortgage or not to mortgage? That is the question.
Hi Terry, Can you offer some advice regarding a difference of opinion between my wife and I? For some background:..
RMD’s
I turned 72 on 08/01/22 & have not started taking my rmd’s yet can I wait till I’m 73?
Social Security
I have been getting widows social security payments since my husband died several years ago. I am still working part..
Social security for deceased spouse
Hi Terry Savage, I listen to you on WGN on Wednesdays. My question is if my wife was on disability..
Last will
I’m 71 have 3 grown children but don’t have a will. What’s the best way to go? Thanks
Roth Conversion
How do I determine if a conversion is right for me? I ask my CPA and he seems puzzled. My..
401k and Roth IRA
Terry, I became a widow this year and I am still working full time at turned 72 in November. I..
Rollover Now 401k advice
If diversity in your portfolio holdings is a good idea, why would consolidating your retirement accounts with one custodian also..
Gifting money
I have a large amount of money in an account with my financial advisor. Anytime I take money out I..
Convert IRA to Roth with the down market
Terry I read your response to your reader about converting a traditional IRA to Roth to avoid tax consequences. I..
Retirement – Moving $$ from Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs – What Makes Sense
Hello Terry, Happy Holidays! My wife and I are both 65 years old and retired. We have most of our..
real estate purchase — title?
My wife and I are 70 and will be buying a new home in the next two years. My question..
inheritance
I will be inheriting a 1/3 of my father’s estate once his house sells in the beginning of 2023. I..
social security survivor benefits
both spouses worked now age 79.He is working part time she is retired, his ss benefit=2500.00 hers is 1200.00 now..
Social Security and WEP
I am a retired teacher in Illinois with 17 years of teaching and receive a state Teacher’s Retirement. I also..
Investing an unexpected cash input while in retirement
What is the best way to invest a recent unexpected cash input (over $100,000) while in retirement? My spouse and..