Financial Planning / Retirement Questions
401K withdrawls
I was looking into a withdrawl on my 401K . I just became aware that the Covid relief that didn’t..
Out of debt- ready to invest!
Hello, For the first time in my life I am totally debt free. I paid off school, my car, and..
social security
I was born in 1960. My mother told me she has seen something about social security benefit problems with people..
household deductions on taxes
Hello Terry, Our accountant explained to us, it was not worth submitting a deduction claim for clothing and household items..
IRA inheritance question
Hello, I am set to receive an inheritance that is a mix of money and property. A portion of the..
IL Probate
Thank you for your response regarding the IL Probate. I didn’t mention that the account I am referring to doesn’t..
Social Security. ( retirement) vs Unemployment
I will be 63 in June. I am currently on unemployment and have not taken s.s. benefits yet. My question..
IL Probate
I know that the probate amount in IL is $100,000. My question to you is: If you have a savings..
How to report returned RMD to IRS in 2020
I took a RMD from my IRA last year and then returned to the same IRA after learning it wasn’t..
Reverse Roth Conversion
I’m 74 and still working part time – mainly to get out of the house. I estimated my 2020 income..
Working while on Social Security
Good afternoon. I started taking social security at age 62. I was recently offered a job but the pay would..
Savings ratio to total investments
What ratio do you recommend of savings compared to total investments and RMD’s. Currently, savings are 22% in a platinum..
BANK ACCOUNTS
WHAT IS BETTER? A BANK ACCOUNT A JOINT ACCOUNT A POD , TRUST OR A WILL WHEN I DIE?
401k contributions and buy out
Hi Terry, I will be taking an early retirement from my company that will be effective end of June. As..
7702 plans
What do you think of 7702 plans?
Federal Tax question dealing with passive activity loss limitations
My friend made a withdrawal from her 401K plan to rehab a house for rental property purposes. My question is,..
RMD if I’m 71 this year?
Just a quick question. I turn 72 on November 23rd 2021. Am I required to take a RMD for the..
Paying down mortgage amount
My wife and I are 54 years old. Youngest son is out of college so financially we are in a..
Possible early mortgage payoff
Terry, We’ve refinanced our mortgage last january to a 8 year, 4.625% that currently has $168K left. We have been..
Retirement
I am 70 years and 9 months old. When can I start taking the MRD from my IRA account?