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Loaning money to my son for his farm.

My son started a Certified natural grown vegetable farm a few years ago he has a little over 2 acres,..

Car Title

Hello. My husband is getting a new car. We are deciding if he or both of us should be on..

Help Buying a Small business

Hello Terry, I am trying to buy a small business. Where can I find a lawyer and a tax person..

Burial Insurance

Hi Terry. I want to purchase burial insurance. Should I purchase it through Whole Life or Term Life insurance, or..

Gifting and taxes on gift

Here are 2 questions. I’m thinking of gifting a family member $100,000. After I do so, I will fill out..

Mother’s mortgage

Hi Terry, I need advice regarding my mom’s mortgage payments. She is 79 y/o and retired. Her mortgage is currently..

auto buying services thru various memberships/credit cards

Hello, I’m curious about auto buying services (thru costco ,capital one ,AARP).Are they worth the timed money. Am i better..

Savings with Acorn

What is your opinion on micro-savings accounts like Acorns? Are they legitimate? Are they reliable? Will they hold up over..

Illinois Estate Tax

I wondered if you might have any thoughts on how to address 6he Illinois Estate Tax — 4 million exemption..

Metro Mile Auto Insurance

You brought up this company on a recent WGN morning segment. I researched as much as I could and the..

Buying or leasing car?

I am undecided weather to lease a car or purchase. Are there advantages to leasing? I am close to retirement...

Sm plumb biz payroll — add spouse?

My husband had been working for himself for 5 years. Business is picking up. I, the wife, am now doing..

New car purchase at my age

Me: 61 years old, retired, no mortgage, no credit card debt, no medical debt, no loans, no children. I want..

Cash Withdrawn from Account

Hi, I recently discovered a substantial amount sitting in a cash account of a fund that I have. It has..

Cost basis Mutual Funds in a taxable account at death

The question evolves around holding mutual funds in a taxable joint account. Case 1 ~ After one spouse passes JTWROS..

Declaring disabled son as dependent

My son’s oldest son is on disability. He turned 18 In June of last year and graduated with his class..

Help Please

I am A single mother who is only income is disabilities . Destitute I made a mistake taking a sum..

Tax free gifts to children

can I give money to my children that can be tax free?

401k Plan Smells “Fishy”!

My employer offers a 401k plan that is pooled with the entire office. It is managed by his advisors in..

Car Purchase Before Year-End

I am wondering if you can provide more info on the benefit to buying a car before 2020. We wouldn’t..

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