Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
RMD
I turned 72 in December 2022. Do I need to take an RMD by April 1st of 2023 ??
IRA Contribution
I have a mutual fund account that is not a IRA, can I sell it then transfer it to IRA..
Bonds matured and I will have $62,000
I heard you on WGN today answering question about a $30,000 (I think) windfall and you advised the person put..
Checking POA to change name
My husband passed. His name on checking still. I want my niece to be executor/beneficiary. Do I have checks printed..
Should I be in the market?
I handle my moms accounts. She is 86 years young. She has 2 mil in stocks/ bonds with UBS. They..
Questions on iras
I have three ira accounts with various amounts in them, none have made much interest. I do want to combine..
Finances
I have a financial adviser that started out as my CPA (for my business and person) year ago. Over the..
Mortgage payoff or retirement savings
Is the goal to pay off my mortgage before I retire ? If I do that or try I won’t..
Roth IRA Option
My son’s company has just offered the option of contributing to a Roth IRA. He has been with the company..
Treasury Bills — but which money to use?
Hi Terry, I am a daily WGN radio listener and, at your advice, am finally sitting down to purchase Treasure..
Estate and retirement financial planner vs. trust/ will attorney
Hello Terry! my wife and I are finally planning to get wills, trusts, and estate planning started. Is it fair..
IRA total withdrawal
I only have 9,000 left in my IRA and would like to do a few updates in our townhome, do..
Social security
I have been receiving social security since turned 70 I am now 73 and my wife is 63 can she..
Roth conversions after 59.5
I am 62 years old and opened a Roth IRA in the late 1990’s. I would like to make some..
403b/Roth
Hi Terry. I am retiring in June 2023 (age 65-1/2) my husband retires on may 1, 2023 (age 66-1/2) I..
suspending a 401K contribution or stopping all together
Is it ever a good idea to suspend a 401K contribution? My employer has never contributed to it, and I..
TODI vs Trust
Hi Terry, I was just recently made aware of the TODI, and would like to know the benefits/risks of using..
Educational Materials when planning income and taxes before retirement
Can you direct me to books/sites/materials so that I might plan efficiently? I feel I need a plan before reaching..
Traditional IRA vs. ROTH IRA
Good morning, Terry! First of all, I enjoy watching and listening to your advice on WGN! I worked on our..
Do I need a Will
Hi Do I need a Will is both of my children are 50/50 stated on my house deed & my..