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GOLD

Is gold a “safe” option to purchase at this time?If so…….in what form ? Gold bullion,coinage,gold certificates?Not as a primary..

Thankful for you

Dear Terry, Thank you for carrying us through good times and bad. I really appreciate you.

Credit report entry

I saw a rheumatologist and he was rude and ultimately told me to go back to where I came from...

Inheritance

How much cash can one inherit before it is considered for income tax? Cash is from property sale. Taxes on..

Market Circuit Breakers?

When the market is in free fall, there are circuit breakers that stop trading for all of 15 minutes, and..

Estate plan

I plan to bequeath about $500,000 each to my 2 sons when i pass on….. what would be my best..

Inheirtance

I received $32,000.00 from a aunt who passed. What’s the best thing to invest in.

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..

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