Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

possible retirement

Terry, I am a 58 road physician considering retirement. My wife and I have no debt and our sons are..

401K after retirement

I’m retiring soon after working for the federal government, our 401k is called tsp. Should I keep my tsp money..

401 k

Hi Terry, our 401k money market is paying less than 2%. We are retired and want to protect our money,..

Advice on where to take funds from to pay a bill

Hello Terry, We have encountered an unexpected expense.,Around $3000. We are retired,Should I cash in stock or take money from..

Social Security Benefits at FRA

Hi Terry…I reached Full Retirement Age. Do I need to know anything before I apply to start receiving benefits? Thanks

Beneficiary for life insurance

Terry What is your recommendation? Should the primary beneficiary be the spouse then the children per stirpes OR Primary be..

Retirement 401k

I’m retiring now, should I rollover all my 401k to a new custodian like Fidelity?

senior living buy in

Hi Terry! Could you explain what the buy-ins (minimum $250,000) are all about at senior living facilities? I have heard..

Pre-Death documents

Can these documents be done online: Transfer of Death, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney for Healthcare,..

investing or putting in CD?

I’m a healthy 79 yr old and had invested with a bad financial advisor. I recently switched to a new..

Roth IRA

I am considering cashing out an annuity account, taking the surrender amount, and want to roll it over into a..

My spouse’s social security benefit after my death

Good afternoon Terry, I am currently receiving a civil service pension after retiring from the U.S. postal service. After my..

IRA Contribution

Hi Terry, I contribute the maximum amount allowed on my employers 401(k) and Roth 401k. I also contribute a certain..

SEP-IRA or Solo 401(k) for Side Hustle?

Hello Terry, I have a full-time job but also work as a freelance musician during my spare time, which generates..

Social Security sign up for Fed employee

I’m a federal employee still working turning 65 in June. When I retire I will be able to keep my..

How do I check out a financial planner

How do I check the credentials of a financial planner

Long Term Investment Strategy

My wife and I have recently experienced an unexpected financial windfall when her only brother passed away unexpectedly and left..

401K to cash close to retirement

Thank you ahead of time! I’m going to retire any day now, however I was thinking of converting 401k to..

Retirement strategy & social security

I am a 67 yr old divorced female employed full time with medical benefits Retirement goal is about 70 yrs..

Morgan Stanley

I moved half of my savings $ 1.3 to MS being managed, and $500k under my control. I am 60..

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