Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Social security from wife for 84 year old widower
I’m a teacher in Illinois I am 84. When my wife died they said I don’t get survive benefits from..
Insurance policy paid automatically from IRA gains
My wife and I recently met with a financial advisor to modify our insurance policies that met our needs 10..
How Much Money do you need to retire comfort.
How Much Money you need to retire.
Social Security after husband dies
My husband has just been moved to hospice. My question is will I lose all of his Social Security payments..
info on trust revocable or irrivocable?
differance between the to trust?
Fee only fiduciary
I have met with three planners over the years. We start with a fee to set-up and discuss a plan,..
Inheritance
Hi Terry, Our family doesn’t want our parents to pass away and they are both in great health. I know..
Roth Conversion
At what age does it not make sense to convert from IRA to Roth I am 81 in June.
Poor financial choices
I made numerous financial mistakes and need to get some personal financial consultations regarding several topics including: 2 years ago,..
Thirft Savings Plan
Planning to retire in two years and currently my tsp investment is 75 percent in c fund and 25 percent..
social security for spouse
I have been collecting my deceased husbands social security since I turned 60. I remarried when I was 64. Can..
Required minimum withdrawals
My wife has two IRA’s from which we have been tasking RMW. One account is her Betty own IRA the..
SS updates for TRS recipient
I will owe Medicare 587.00 by March 2025 due to higher income ( my husband is still working) in 2023...
Social Security Fairness Act (your article in the January 5th,2024 Chicago Tribune)
I am a retired 75 year old federal employee currently receiving a CSRS annual pension of $136,000. I retired with..
When to begin to collect Social Security
Hi Terry, I will be turning 70 in January of 2026. Do I apply to start collecting in January of..
Pension lump sum, take or leave?
My union pension is ready to be drawn down now and they are offering a lump sum of 26K in..
Income from retirement investments
Hi Terry, I’m in good financial shape for retirement, but I’m wondering about the best way to set up withdrawals..
RMDs
I’m a US Postal Inspector, who retired at the mandatory age of 57. I haven’t touched my TSP funds since..
gifting of commerical property
i have gifted a small commeracial bldg (35oo sq ft) to a family memaber this year– do i fill out..
Beneficiary Inheritance and IRS
Hi Terry, A little bit of info before my question. I recently retired, am single and have sizeable assets that..