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AARP tax help link

On the 25 February 2026 , you mentioned AARP for seniors needing a tax professional. Can you please send me..

Taxes

I paid premiums of $195,666.00 to a life policy, the current cash value is $139,481.00. Will I have to pay..

1-A deduction

Turbo tax does not have schedule for 1-A. They say it will be figured at end. Do I trust them?

Investor seeking diversify my portfolio and allocate assets

Hi Terry what is best financial option to use Bitcoin crypto etherem Satoshi towards retirement and allocate I am new..

Taxes

My daughter is 20 years old. She is special needs, graduated high-school, in adult transition program in school district 218,..

Inherited Stocks

Hello Terry! I so enjoy hearing you on the radio every week. Today, you spoke briefly about the sale of..

Terry’s Tips on Car buying decisions

I’m 65 retired and just started getting SS. I have an Annuity & an IRA totaling over $400,000. I need..

government reports

can we trust any of the financial reports, jobs numbers etc that the trump administration is releasing?

Selling silverware

Hi Terry. We are interested in selling some silver utensils. Do you have a recommendation for a reputable dealer/s who..

Misuse of Personal Information

I have BCBS of Il. and Conduent who manages info on behalf of BCBS had a personal information breach. They..

Trust successor

My 105 year old mother just passed away and had several investments all in trust. My brother, sister and I..

WGN radio hit

I believe that I heard you say that you were in Acapulco, Mexico recently. The state department advises against traveling..

The Savage Truth on Money

Might a 4th Edition to your book be in the works, especially after the OBBBA 2025 having been signed in..

Gold and silver, jewelry

Have some gold, silver and jewelry from inheritance, I searched through the American Numismatic Association but thought you could help..

IRS personal and small business taxes

My wife and i own a small business, we are the only employees. I just found out that our business..

85-year-old parents just sold their home

Hi Terry, My 85-year-old parents just sold their home of 55 years. Unfortunately, they never planned well for a retirement...

Best way to title vehicles for an older couple

Hi Terry, My wife and I are in our late 70s and have our 3 vehicles titles in seperate names,..

Making changes for protection

You had discussed on WGN radio about something that should be done on google to protect our (iPhone) security—could you..

Can I be classified as Head of Household for Tax Filing Status?

My adult son moved in with me in April, 2025. He has no money, no job and no prospects. I..

Online banking apps

Just bought a new car. Financed it through Kia Finance and signed up for their app, kiafinance.com. I’m planning on..

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