Wild Card Questions
Tax free gifts to family over $15k
Hi Terry, I would like to give my daughter $50k as a gift and see that I can if I..
Annuity
I am 72 years old and retired. I have an annuity of approximately $270,000 held at TIAA which I need..
Annuities – Was I taken?
Hi Terry, I retired 5/1/2019. Before retirement I met with a different advisor than my current to get another perspective..
Interest Rates
What do you feel about negative interest rates on government savings bonds?
Changing Name on Inherited Stock Certificate
Who to contact at At&T Computershare to make owner change (death of owner) , new ownership (daughter) name to change..
RETIREMENT
MY WIFE IS 62 YEARS OLD. SHE WANTS TO RETIRE NEXT MONTH AND NOT WORK. IS THERE ANY DISADVANTAGES IF..
Social Security Benefits reduced by Govt pension
I’m a retired employee of the City Colleges of Chicago and currently receive the State University Retirement Pension. I now..
Illinois medicaid and co-owned property
How does co-ownership (50% each) of property by a single parent and an adult child effect public aide eligibility for..
Overseas mortgage
Hi Terry, we’re thinking of getting a second home in Mexico. We’re relatively young,in our 40’s, physicians. When looking at..
Series EE Bonds vs new furniture
Hi Terry, I recently just purchased a row home and I have series EE bonds that date back to 1992...
Car Lease
I want to buy a new luxury car, but I cannot afford the note. If I lease, the note is..
Financing vs outright buy
Hi Terry.. When purchasing a new car is it better to just write a check or finance with the 0%..
Leasing vs buying a car
Hi Terry. I have followed and gained a lot of knowledge from your advice for many years. Thank you so..
How to lease a car. Ive always owned but my son thinks I should lease.
What do I need to know to lease.
How to help, not enable our 32 year old daughter
Our 32 year old daughter has ‘borrowed’ thousands from family , never repaid any, and now isn’t paying her rent...
gold mutual funds
With the stock market seemingly on a downward spiral do you think it would be a good idea to get..
College savings plan vs Mom’s care
My 94 year old mother took out a $25,000 CD on March 6, 2014. The maturity date was March 6,..
Annuity investment, at age 87
My wife and I are 85 and 87 years old, and are considering selling our home in the historic district,..
How Does National Debt impact Retirees?
How does our country’s huge debt problem affect retires with no debt and a balanced portfolio?? Other than higher taxes..
Son’s inheritance
When my mother in law passed away she left my five kids money. After 2 years it was finally all..