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Vanished Stocks

Hello Terri, I saw you on WGN morning news the other day, and am trying to find my stocks from..

93yr old dad won’t make a will

Hi Terry, my dad is 93 in pretty good health, mom passed away 2yrs ago. They owned 4 properties, one..

Short answers to complicated problems

Terry, I met you on a T Rowe Price Seminar with Holland American Lines to Alaska, years ago. I am..

Medicare Part D — “SHIP” Resources

Not actually a question, but two comments in relation to your column "How to navigate murky Medicare drug plans" published..

Personal Financial Organizer Form

How do I get a copy?

escheated

Is it necessary to make a contact with say insurance company's holding policies 20 years old? State Farm holding annuities?..

Should I pay cash for a new car or almost new?

I recently sold my home and have $60,000 left. My bills are paid, all credit cards are 0.00 balance. I..

Escheate

Hi Terry, No question...just thanks for the WGN (Escheate) segment this week. Looked at some of my stuff and noticed..

Where to invest for Gold

A few years back I followed your suggestion and invested in the Everbank Gold Fund which has since ended. Are..

Reserve Currency

What do you make of all this talk of the dollar being ditched as the reserve Currency and the implications..

Personal financial organizer

Where can I download and print this out for myself and my children?

Inheritance, Gift Tax of Money from Philippines

Hello! My family owns property in the Philippines. We are in final stages of selling it. Because majority of the..

Business grants for minorities

Where can I get a first time minority business grant.

FLTCIP Premium Increase — Terry Corrects an Error!

In your article you state that premiums for "anyone over age 80 were not increased". My wife, age 81 and..

Fed rate increase

So can you explain how .25 of a point raise will mean very little to someone's savings but the cost..

Social Security article

Dear Terry, Enjoyed your recent piece, thanks for outlining some history of Social Security adjustments. My question: How long can..

EE Savings Bonds — Complicated questions for distribution after a relative’s death

I have several EE Savings Bond that were issued in 1989 and were owned by my Aunt. l was added..

inheritance and special need trusts for disabled

hi I have a question if a person is 77 years old and disabled in a wheelchair in Illinois and..

Buy or lease a car

I am retired and I would like to get a new car. My car is 19 years old. What is..

Engaged Couple Considering Savings Account Option

Hello Ms. Savage, Thank you for taking the time to answer our question. We are newly engaged and are looking..

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