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united states saving bonds

I have bonds that are due to mature and I was wondering if there was a way to convert these..

what to do with extra money

I would like some advice on what is smarter, pay off my mortgage which is $50k or to invest those..

Gift to me — is it taxable?

My nephew has offered to gift me $15,000. a year due to a large inheritance he received. Will I be..

I was with my daughters father for 20 years but cannot find a marriage certificate

I retired early and am only bringing in 323.00 on my own record and cannot believe that this history regarding..

trusts wills beneficiaries EVERYONE PLEASE READ THIS!

Dear Terry: I have a trust and will however I keep getting conflicting advice about how to designate financial assets...

Reverse Mortgages —Terry and Tom Selleck

Hi Terry, As a former H.S. Business Teacher at Oak Park River Forest H.S. and mortgage banker at The PrivateBank..

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.

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