Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
Investing
I want your advice about investing in the Chicago Public Schools 403b or 457 plan. I’m in my late 40’s..
Social security
I am 67 years old and currently not drawing Social Security. I am confused as to whether or not I..
Mortgage payoff?
Hi Terry, My mother recently passed away and I received a lump sum of money. I am looking for advice..
Inherited money
I recently inherited 15,000 dollars and would like to know what the best options are for this money. I am..
RMD and Buying physical gold
Greetings Terry, I’m 69 year old single female retired. How do I minimize my taxes on the required minimum distribution..
How to take my pension without being taxed
What financial instruments can I place a lump sum of pension into where I can withdraw some cash when needed?
Transfer money
I would like to transfer $1000.00 to my checking account , not the entire IRA amount. I need to meet..
IRA mandatory disbursement
If I have already withdrawn a small amount from my IRA (used to cover moving costs) Do I still have..
Deferred comp
Hello Terry, My husband has paid out of his paycheck for 38 years deferred comp. He turned 70 years old..
Social security benefits at 62 — Heed Terry’s Warning!
Good morning, I will be taking a early retirement as of March 1st. 2022. I’m a Union electrician and I..
401k in one place ?
Hi Terry , I am retired , have some money in my 401k in Transamerica without any financial advisor ,..
Retirement money — belongs to HER!
I had to retire early due to health reasons. Consequently our retirement nest egg is a 401k plan that belongs..
Funds from sale of home
My husband passed and I have sold my home. Where to put these funds which might be about Three hundred..
Charitable gifts for 2021
Can you do both for charity in 2021 – can you do the deduction for individuals who don’t itemize and..
IRA rollovers Roth
I rolled $26000 from a traditional to a Roth. I paid taxes on the distribution. Can I still contribute to..
paying off my mortgage
my wife and i are 74 and live in our house with a mortgage of $100,000. We have $495,000 in..
Retirement
My wife and I are both retired and in our mid seventies. Our house is all paid up and have..
RMD
Are there any changes in 2022 regarding RMD’s? Can I still use the table I’ve been using the last few..
401K is too aggressive
Terry, I’ve been retired now for 4 years and have kept my money in the Fedelity 401K plan through my..
Social security future benefits
Those already receiving SS benefits will see a relatively large increase in 2022 due to inflation. I’m not yet receiving..