Wild Card Questions
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..
Mortgage after paying cash
I’m looking at selling my paid off house and paying cash for a downsized townhouse. In a few years (when..
Investment coins — find a dealer
I have coins and silver bars that I am interested in selling. Are there reputable dealers in the Chicagoland area?..
Investment Club?
HI Terry, I recently went to a Seniors investment club meeting so I sat and watched and after they asked..
Your new book!
How can I obtain a copy of your next book which I understand will be published soon?
Senior living assisted living and memory care.
What is your opinion for senior living assisted living and memory care. They will take care of you u til..
Assisted living, old and alone
need assisted living soon, 86 yo, alone, no family to help. Don’t have much money, planning to have elder law..
Gold
What is your opinion on buying gold ? Thank you. Been a fan for quite a while. Chicago native
Negative interest rates in Europe
Terry, As a matter of curiosity, why wouldn’t a European saver (say, in Germany) buy US Treasury bills/notes at c...
Certified Financial Planners — and a thank you
This isn’t a question; it’s a thank you. You have often recommended that your readers consult a Certified Financial Planner..
Using IRA but avoiding CD penalty
I have several IRAs at my local bank. Each is in a bank CD from separate years. None of them..
Cut Student Rates (Column Response)
This question may be way out of line, but I really liked your column on “Student loan debt needs sensible..
Student loan debt (Column response)
Not a personal question, but I enjoyed your student loan article. I’ve been told Swedish, or maybe German, students, despite..
Student loan debt (Column response)
The mean debt for student loans, using the values published in your column, is $40,000. That’s about the price of..
Do we really need a will?
My husband has cancer and hopefully has about two years. Our home is in both our names and he only..
