Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
wealth management
How can you compare financial planning businesses? I’ve recently heard about Savant Wealth Management and would like to compare it..
Mortgage paydown vs 401k
Hi, I’ll be 61 in January and hope to work only 2 more years. Does it make more financial sense..
Roth IRA on my own if boss doesn’t start 40l(k)?
Good morning Terry, I very much enjoy your insights on WGN and thought I would give my question a shot...
Social Security COVID cut?
Hello Terry, Thank you for all of your Books/ info. I’m a member of ARP. I received an email from..
best way to take pension spouse survivor refund
Since I just retired at age 65 without a spouse, I have to decide how to take the refund of..
IRA Withdrawal — but didn’t cash the check
On August 30, 2020 I closed an IRA CD for $218,000 with the plan of moving it into some other..
widows
I asked the question this morning on the money show about the husband/wife team which was right in your wheelhouse!..
Investing — and who to trust
I am a recent widow and would like to invest insurance money and money from a Florida home sale and..
401k vs ira
I’m 59 1/2 A financial advisor wants me to pull out $80,000 of my $100,000 that I have in my..
Revocable Trusts
In 2005 my wife and I set up separate revocable trusts when the estate tax limits were much lower. Now..
social security / pension and getting married at 70
Hi Ms Savage, We are in our late 60s and early 70s and are going to be married next year...
Life Estate Deed Transfer
I have my mother’s power of attorney for financial matters. Her current will needs updating and we are working on..
Do I need a Trust?
Since I now live in a continuam care community, do not own any property, only my auto, do I need..
Taking out retirement funds to buy a second house for rental
My husband is retiring in Jan. We both have ss and a pension. He only has 150,000 in thrift savings...
Boyfriend Selling House and moving in
My boyfriend sold his house of 27 years and is moving into my house. He is 54 years old. Does..
Employer offered 401K (unmatched) wiith questionable Financial Group
Terry, My employer is offering 401K plan (unmatched). While I’m disappointed that my employer doesn’t offer any match, contributing to..
Retirement withdrawals vs. social security
Would it be better to withdraw from 401k and wait till 70 for social security ? Thanks
Personal Financial Organizer
In your November 9, 2020 article in the Chicago Tribune you said that you can find a link to your..
ETF investment for retirement
I have a 401k and pension, but I am considering buying an ETF. I am retired but not on social..
Grand Children –How to leave money to them?
What’s the best way to leave money for your grand children. We have a trust for our children but no..