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Cash Withdrawn from Account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..

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..

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