Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

savings vs.reverse mortgage

Which is better to use for home health care ?

Retirement

How do I know I am financially ready to retire? I also have an adult disabled son.

Seeking a fiduciary financial planner

I’ve been saving a putting money away for my retirement and financial future. I’m looking to find someone who could..

Roth conversions — split between two years

I transferred money from a tradition IRA to a Roth IRA. Half was transferred in December and the other half..

Donating a home after death

Hi Terry Do you know what is the best course or if any that someone can donate there house after..

Inheritance tax

Which state is better to be a resident? Illinois Arizona Minnesota Currently tesident of Illinois but own property in Arizona..

401(k) RMDs

Hi Terry, I have a 401(k) from my previous employer (I am now retired) that has a Roth portion in..

where to put money for a 81 yr old woman

I now have money in Ally cd’s one is an Ira $90k the other a regular cd $148K. I also..

Pension amounts –which to take

Hello miss savage I have a question about my pension. I am going to Retire early at 59 Due to..

Mortage/Widow/Trust and how to title

My husband passed in 2017. Our mortgages are still in his name. He left everything to me in his trust..

Fee only advisor- a wedding gift

Hi Terry Looking to give wedding gift of a financial planning session in Chicago area. The couple is 34years old..

Are social security benefits taxable income in Illinois?

I started collecting SS benefits at 66 and had them take taxes out of the monthly payment since I was..

401k

Will the s and p break records this year so I can retire in January 2022

Ira

Hi Terry I love listen to you on WGN your the best . Iv been listening to you talk about..

Form SSA-1099

My mom passed away last August. I have not received a 1099 for her SS benefits. I went on line..

When should my Wife take Social Security?

My wife and I are both 62. We are both not working. I plan to wait until FRA (67+) or..

Savings or Mutual Fund?

My daughter is starting her career in her post graduate job. She has a company 401K with the maximum contribution...

401k sent to foreign country

My dad lives out of the country now am I able to collect his 401k for him?

Return money to a roth ira that was used to buy a house

Terry, I withdrew 90,000 in July(2020) to buy a lake house (a 2nd home). One of our neighbors offer to..

How to find out your Social Security benefits

How to find out your Social Security benefits. My husband and I are 58 Years old and would like to..

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