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Lifting casino ban

I had a coupon for Fires restaurant. I did not realize it did not cover my entire meal. I was..

Social Security Clawback

I recevied a notice that my benefits were overpaid and that they are going to stop sending payments for the..

Pen to use when writing a check

Although we are encouraged not to write checks, it is sometimes necessary to do so. I seem to remember your..

Medical malpractice lawsuit.

Are any of the monies that are awarded from a Medical Malpractice lawsuit taxable ?

WGN Noon Report

Will you be having Dr. Bob Froelich on the WGN Noon Business Hour soon ? Thank you, Dennis

Social Security number possibly compromised

Is Life Lock a good source to secure a possible compromised social security number? Thank You

When to start using my retirement

I’m retired and suddenly am having difficulty making making ends meet. I have $100+ thousand in my retirement IRA. It..

stocks

My father gifted stocks for myself and my children from SBC about 10 years ago. I have the account numbers..

WEP in Social Security

Terry- Read your books and follow you on line and on WGN. As a recently retired County and State employee,..

IRS

Received a letter from IRS supposedly requesting $130,000 and change due within 5 days…wanted you to check this for me..

EOBs — Drowning in Paperwork!

Dear Ms. Savage, How long should I keep Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield EOBs? My husband is 93, and I..

How to claim an old CD

Dear Ms. Savage, We always enjoy hearing you on WGN radio and now find ourselves in need of your expert..

Social Security benefits increase

Hi Terry, I’m 68 (1/21/1956) and I applied 3/15/24 for social security benefits. In Jan of ’24 my benefits were..

Taxes and Marriage

Hi Terry In the midst of a divorce, I took out 150,000 from my 401K! I was 60 and needed..

How to pay a medical bill

I need dental work that will cost me $6,500.00. I do not know the best way to pay for this...

selling gold coins

Terry, I have 4 late 1800’s gold coins I was thinking about selling. What would be the best way to..

On Your Own: A widows Guide

Which is the latest edition ? I want to purchase it. Thanks

Death Insurance

My son died two months ago. He and my husband have the same first name but different middle initials. My..

Permanent ban from Casino

I received a letter banning me for life @ couple years ago. I left my food coupon on the table..

Reporting Alimony on Federal Tax Form

My sister’s divorce was finalized in 2020 and included alimony to be paid to her by her ex-husband. I’ve been..

money

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