Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Where to put your money when you are old

My husband is 80 years old. We are heavily invested in stocks. He heard at his age he should only..

social security and pension i

i am 61 and receive social security i want to no can i f foul for my pension. Where are..

RLT vs TOD

Hi Terry, My husband and I are trying it determine if we need a RLT or if we have all..

Gift Annuity

Hello Terry, I received a mailing from my alma mater regarding a charitable gift annuity offer. What is your opinion..

Roth Conversions

Hi Terry, I’m a long-time follower of your columns and advice! Do you know if there are financial advisors that..

Financial planner fees

Hi Terry Looking to retire in about 6 months. Our long time Financial advisor from NWM is looking to handle..

opinion of Fixed Index Annuities

My husband died in feb. 2025 at 76; second marriage for each of us-i’m 71; he owned his own company..

Taxes on Roth conversions

Hi Terry. I am retired & converting my 401k into a Roth IRA (We are in the 24% tax bracket)...

consolidating my parents credit cards

My Dad has alzheimers and is in assisted living. My Mom is the additional user on his cards. He is..

Annuity’s

Plan to retire at 66 1/2. Will not take SS till 67, have a little over 1M in 401K’s. Wondering..

IRA Tax Consequences

I am 78 years old and married. I have about 1.2 million in tax deferred savings. My savings is in..

MIGA

Hello, I had a free introductory appointment with a financial investment manager. I am 69 and worried about the mandatory..

Debt Pay Off

Hello Terry, I am in need of some guidance for our unique financial situation. We are looking to move as..

What to do with unexpected $88,000

I have a land contract that will be getting paid off in 3 weeks due to sale of the entire..

estate capital gains

Last week you addressed the estate transfer of stock ( assuming significant capitals gains) to heirs rather than selling it..

BigBeautifulBill and taxes on 401k

I am thinking I should convert some of our 401K to a Roth before year end so we can take..

457(b) retirement fund or a high yealed Saving Account

Terry, I’m a73 year old retired city of Chicago employee with a fixed 457 (b)defered comp account through the City..

Maxifi Planner

Hi Terry- I subscribed to Maxifi Planner. I filled out all the information to see if a Roth conversion makes..

Took the VERA that was offered (early retirement) from the VA after almost 35 years of employment

I’m wanting to take a withdrawal from my TSP (thrift savings program) to supplement my pension because I did not..

401k RMD Start Date

I turn 73 in 2026. Do I need to wait until my actual birthday in 2026 to take my RMD..

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