Financial Planning / Retirement Questions

Retiree Tax and Estate Concerns

As an 80 year old retiree in Illinois I have two questions/concerns: (1) Presently the State of Illinois does not..

Retirement

I am a recently retired 68 years old I am wondering what I should do with my 401k money around..

Retirement account for adult children

I want to set up accounts, 401k or Roth IRA, not sure what kind, for my daughter and son with..

IRA required distribution for those over 701/2

Is it true that the IRS/Govt. ruled that the usual required IRA distribution for those over 701/2 will not be..

investing funds (CD) that matures on 7-30

Terry I tried to call on John Williams’ show and didn’t get through. I have an ALLY $230K cd that..

Retirement strategy

Hi Terry, thanks so much for what you do. I’m 65 my wife is 60. I work full time in..

401k conversion to Roth 401k before rollover to IRA and pro-rata rule

I’m 60, just retired, and currently have 401k, Roth 401k, IRA and Roth IRA. Only about 10% of total retirement..

Annuity distribution help

We have a Prudential annuity purchased through Alliant Credit Union 7 years ago. When we decided to take distibutions we..

401k Loan?

I took out a loan on my 401k. Now due to the Cares Act, I can withdraw up to the..

Gift funds for a house downpayment

Hi Terry! I hope you are able to answer my question…my husband and I are buying a house in Indiana(..

Qualified and Non Qualified Pension Plans

Why are payroll taxes due on a Non Qualified Pension Plan

Buying a Condo as a second residence

Hi Terry, I am thinking of buying a Condo in Florida as a winter home. My husband and I are..

CARES ACT $ RMD

I have been retired for many years not and have been using the RMD (Vanguard) for several years. As I..

Retirement accounts

Hello I have an 457(b) Deferred Compensation account through my employer already. I want to know if I can open..

Retirement

Hi Terry I am 60 years old and have no retirement or savings I have been working in the automotive..

RMDs

Terry, I’m 72, I took my RMD in January, 2020. I don’t want to return my RMD to my traditional..

Retired 4 months ago at 62

I would like to know where to start,… want to invest $10,000 so overwhelmed with where to go

Annuity investments

What’s your opinion on annuity investments in general? I have about 100k that I want to diversify I’m 59. The..

Retirement or insurance?

Hi Terry! We are in our mid 40s and don’t have any debt other than our mortgage. Problem is, we..

Retirement planning

Terry I have $250 a month to contribute to a retirement account. Where should I invest the money? I am..

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