Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Redeeming funds from IRA to pay off credit cards
I am 75yrs old, retired on limited income, ss, pension, annuity. I am considering redeeming $4000 with 10% held back..
Debt vs Ira
Terry, I was hoping that you could provide me with some insight. I recently retired at 62 and have a..
Power of Attorney for financial affairs
My husband is in the early stages of dementia. I have trusted him completely in financial dealings but he no..
Estate plan vs. Simple Will. Terry says Get a New Lawyer!
Hi Terry, My wife and I recently met with an attorney who specializes in estate planning. We have 2 adult..
Retirement and Interest rate
Hello – I was planning on retiring in July 2023. I can retire this year or next. I will be..
pre and post retirement question
Hello Terry! I am a Illinois high school teacher and plan to retire next year. I have met with the..
Money left after mothers death
My mother created joint checking/saving accounts with her and my name on them. Upon her death I am told these..
Fate of Social security
I always thought I would wait until 70.5 to begin drawing benefits from SS. I am not sure I know..
IRA — keep investing?
Hi terry , thank you for taking my question, I’m just a construction guy who knows absolutely nothing about financial..
rmd re=invest
Must take significant RMDs from S&P 500 fund. Hate to do so since these are lower now. Does it make..
Pension payout question
Is it better to take a lump sum and put it in 401k or take payments?
RMD
Instead of selling stock to meet a RMD, can the stock be transferred out of the IRA in kind, giving..
Retire at 75 years old
If I wait to retire until I an 75, what repercussions are there for not taking social security and Medicare..
IRAs when you are subject to RMDs and the market drops.
How to handle market drops if you are required to make Required Minimum Distributions. We have TIP bond funds in..
What to do with Inheritance
My wife and I are 55 years old. I recently inherited $200,000.00. No credit card debt, we owe $70,000 on..
ee bonds add to income — taxes?
i am 87 I pay no fed tax. I have eebonds coming due and I already cashed some with interest..
Making the most out of my trust.
Hi Terry, I’m 75 in good health but my husband is 86 and has alzheimers. I just put our house..
401k I was working at a company
I was working at a company left in 2019 left a 401k up for $13,000 should I cash out or..
Money from sale of house
Good morning. I am selling my house and receiving about $180K in profit. I have a 457 plan which I..
401 K contributions
My husband is a year away from retirement. He’s heavy into contributing to 401K Should he contribute less since we..