Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Date to Submit for Pension Lump Sum

I heard that due to the IRS rate tables changing, the lump sum payout option is going to take a..

beneficiary of inherited ira

I am not sure of the rules. Do I have 10 years to take all of the account? Do I..

Treasury bonds — a conservative investment?

Hello Terry, I am interested in Treasury bonds but know only a little about them. My wife and I are..

Fixed Index annuity

Terri: We are married, ages 64 and 68. We are well off. Both retired. We have a broad mix of..

Investments

Hi Terry, My wife and I have 50-60k we’d like to invest for 3-5 years. What advice would you give..

RMD decision

Morgan Stanley informed me of an imminent RMD $8000. I’m losing over 14% in all investments with them. Why should..

Beneficiary ira account

Hi terry, thanks for your service!!! I have a beneficiary IRA from my mother when she passed. It is getting..

401 K contributions at age 70

Hi Terry, I work full time. My wife is retired. We are in the 24% tax bracket and are both..

Employer’s retirement plan transfer options due to new job

Hi Terry, I listen to you on WGN radio often and always appreciate your clear and wise advise. I realize..

Rule of 55

Terry, my company was acquired my esop stock and my savings combined are enough for me to retire early. If..

403(B) and 401(K) – Transfers

Hello Terry, I have a 401K from a previous employer and a 403(b) with my current employer. My current employer..

Roth IRA

Greetings Terry, I’ve started drawing a military retirement at age 60. I’m still working civilian wise. I’m 61 , about..

QCD

Tried this several times but won’t go through. Giving it one last shot. I’m 71 and sending money to QCD..

Voluntary Contributions for IMRF

Terry, I am employed by a school district and contribute to a 403b. I have the opportunity to contribute up..

Download form

Please forward me the Personal Financial Organizer. Thank you.

Claiming social security for surviving spouse

Who is your source for reviewing and claiming social security benefits, especially for surviving spouse? I understand that there may..

Investing family inheritance funds

I recently sold my family home and have $100K of family inheritance funds to invest. Not sure what I should..

Gold IRA

Hi Terry! Have been a fan and watch you for decades! Makes us old! Lol I’m still working, age 70,..

When to begin Social Security

My husband retired in 2021 and I have been the higher earning spouse. My full retirement age is November of..

personal financial organizer form

Saw about it in the paper. Went to your web site. Did a search for the form. Found in preparing..

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