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Investment in Bread Route

Hello Terry, what is your opinion on bread routes? I am looking to buy one as an investment. Also, do..

Home owners insurance

I live in a tear down. My lot is worth more than the house. A claim would require me to..

Senior citizen investment

Where should a 90 year old man invest?

Stock for grandchildren

Is it a good idea to buy stock for grandchildren I been buying stock for there birthdays since they were..

Cryptocurrency Future

Now that the IRS has included a question about virtual currency activities do you think there will be more federal..

The next bubble?

The year 2000 gave us the dot.com bubble, 2007/2008 gave us the Mortgage Crisis bubble..With stock markets at record highs,..

stock options as a benefit

Can you explain the potential value of stock options when working for a start-up? I have to be employed for..

Social security benefits for spouse

My wife is a retired CPS teacher. I am a union carpenter thinking about future benefits moving forward. When I..

Current bank safety

Hi Terry, I enjoy your regular appearances on the WGN morning program. I notice that the Federal Reserve has been..

Govt Pension reduces Social Security

My social security is greatly reduced because I have a pension with the city of CHICAGO. Is it possible to..

Medicare Open Enrollment Comment

I read your article about Medicare Open Enrollment. Most people sign up for Medicare when they turn age 65 even..

Disability & medicare

I’m disabled & have been on disability since 2005 (have MS). I was always covered thru my husbande’s ins. through..

Medicare Part D Plans change prices mid-year?

I have had the experience of selecting a Part D plan and then finding out with my first prescription in..

Medicare Medigap coverage — tough choices, need help!

I will be 80 years old in July and my husband 83 in June of 2020. We have comprehensive coverage..

Medicare enrollment — Part A

You mention in recent article that if you are age 65 and still working, you don’t have to enroll in..

Drug costs

Just read your column on Medicare etal. My question is about drug costs. I have a Medicare D plan with..

open enrollment for Medicare — thank you!

Hi Terry, I don’t really have a question, but wanted to thank you for the simple and clear explanation in..

elder abuse

My 85 year old father is being taken by a 38 year old woman. She claims she has cancer and..

How can I learn how to become an investor

I have a friend who wants to learn how to become an investor. She has no experience. What basic resources..

IRA RMDs — what to do with them

Reading your article on personal finance, I notice that you make a statement (as do others at times) that can..

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