Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
federal tax help
I am retired, living in Illinois and collecting a pension and social security. I am working a part time job..
What to do with trading account
Terry, read your story on chicken money! I have a retirement account with a broker who I haven’t spoken to..
Trust Funds
I need an understanding of Trust funds. I am concerned. I need Trust funds explained from beginning to end. Who..
Pretax 403B vs Roth
I’m 72 years old still working full-time and just switched from my 403B to a Roth because I have intention..
Structured notes
Our financial advisor is advising us to invest in structured notes. We really don’t know much about them. Can you..
Reducing AGI
Hi Terry I’m trying to reduce my AGI. Can I put 7k from my savings into a Traditional IRA and..
Revocable trust
Do I need an attorney for this. Wanting to make sure that I have legal rights to my property.
Retirement with no savings in our 60s
Is there any hope for me? My husband and I, both in our 60s, have almost no savings for retirement..
Moving 403b to a Fidelity Account
Hi, Terry, you are such a gem! My question: I retired 2 years ago and I was with a Lincoln..
What salary to take for S-Corp
Hi Terry – My S-Corp business has had two very slow years in a row and as a result my..
Personal Capital vs. Empower Personal Wealth
Hi Terry, We read your book, The Savage Truth on Money, and are interested in money management using the app..
Defined Outcome ETFs
What are your thoughts on the Defined Outcome ETFs (or Buffer ETFs)? We are nearing retirement (in 2-5 years) and..
Determining what’s included in Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Tell me what portion of my RMD, gross or net amount is included in my MAGI? What portion of my..
Financial Planner and Investment Advisor
Do I need both of the above?
401k account
Hi . I have a 401 k account with a company I have separated with. I am 59 and on..
Transfer on Death
I added my three daughters to deed of my house will they have to pay inheritance tax when they sell..
Contributing to our IRA’s
Can / should we contribute to our present IRA’s? We are both retired teachers with small pensions, and Social Security..
taking RMDs
can I close out my IRA in one transaction ? I have both taxable and non taxable income in my..
Retirement and estate planning
My wife and I are 70 years old. We have a will, health directive, power of attorney and executor of..
brokerage accounts – how many is to many
Hi Terry! I have an account with Fidelity ($700K) that I control and one with Apollon Wealth ($500K) that they..