Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

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..

Inheritance

I am 63yo living on social security- I received the fist payment in February 2022. I recently inherited approximately $400,000...

Roll-over of Standard Employer Pension

Hi Terry. Been dragging my feet because I’m so nervous about how to mobilize a small standard pension. Im a..

Offset pension loss

Hi Terry, when my company switches to the corporate rate my pension is projected to lost between $120k to $200k.currently..

Estate planning

My husband and I have wills. If we create revocable living trusts will the trusts automatically supersede the wills?

Lifespace Talk in October

You mentioned a website “wealthgram.com” in your talk but when I search for it, it’s a website name for sale...

My company is being bought out – share payout offer?

I was given stock shares in my medical device company over the last few years And it was just bought..

ESTATE ATTORNEY

Would it be possible for you to refer me to someone for establishing trusts and estate planning. Preferably someone in..

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