Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Pension –worth working longer?

Is it worth working for another 5 years at age 70 to get a minimum pension from cook county school..

RMD requirement dedline

I heard rumors that there might be changes to the RMD requirement that for seniors who have $100,00 or less..

IRA RMD start date and rules

On May 2022 I will be 72 years old. I like to know when can start to take the RMD...

Social security for spouse

My wife was able to take social security equal to half of mine when she turned 66. She will be..

Social security benefits for couple when one dies

I am 71, my wife is 61. Should I die before her, what will she be entitled to with my..

IRMAA Penalty

I did one time roth conversion in 2020 tax year. It caused large tax bill that I expected but i..

Mortgage in retirement

Terry, I am age 67 and seriously considering retiring in appx. 6 months…would like to hang on longer but job..

initial enrollment Medicare

My wife turns 65 May 31 four years before me. Her and I will still be on my union Insurance..

Mortgage refinancing while unemployed

Hi Ms. Savage. After almost 34 years of employment, I was laid off in December of last year. I received..

paying off mortgage with 401K

Hi, we have $130K or 4 years left to pay off our mortgage. I am 69 and fully retired and..

Payoff House or Keep in the Market?

I owe about $90k on my mortgage and I was considering paying it off. Should I payoff the mortgage or..

Investing during retirement

My husband and I are retirees depending on RRB and SS benefits for income. We own our home ($200K). From..

What to do with money in work retirement account that is being discontinued

My wife has a 401a that is being discontinued. We are not sure what to do with the money and..

Retirement and my savings

I’m 70 years old i get like $ 2000.00 a month from ssa & penson. I have $335,741.00 with j..

401K no match

Hello I’m currently age 61 I hope to retire at my full retirement age of 67. I have a 401K..

Investing settlement

My 37 year old daughter is going to receive a lawsuit settlement. How would you suggest she invest the majority..

Inherited IRA

Terry – I need advise about inherited IRA’s. Here are a couple of specifics… My mom passed away in 2008..

Paying down mortgage

Hi Terry, just saw you on WGN and you answered the question about paying the mortgage vs. 401k contributions. In..

Inflated food and utility prices for retirees

I’m 74 and retired. I’m trying to understand the rising cost of food, gas, and utilities. My husband and I..

Cash Overload

I am a recent widow, aged 56. My husband was 72 and retired. He and I were separated when he..

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