Wild Card Questions
W-9 to fill out for beneficiary for my mom’s annunity benefits
What box do I check for Line 3 on a W-9 form. I have to fill this out and turn...
Why are trade deals good for America?
I am wondering if you could explain why international trade pacts are a good thing for the American workers and...
Euro – US Dollar
In Last 5 or 6 years 0. 88 - 0.90 Euro buys 1.00 USD I do not see how Euro...
roth ira for child who is jobless
Can a parent set up a Roth IRA for an adult child who is jobless? Terry Says: Contributions to a...
Chicago taxi medallion — I’m bankrupt!
Hi Terry First of all I like to thank you I often listen to you on radio and you discuss...
municipal zero coupon college bond redemption
how do I find out if the bond was cashed. Terry Says: These bonds were tax-free general obligation bonds of...
Gold — How to Buy It?
I heard you discussing negative interest rates and saving in a down economy and how gold can be a safe...
Stamp collection valuation
Do you know where I might sell my dad's old stamp collection? I don't know anything about stamps, so I...
Governor speech
Terry, Not a question but just wanted to say that I agreed with your thoughts on Governor Rauners Speech! I...
Validating Bank Account Beneficiaries
How do you make sure your bank will have the beneficiary you have chosen for your account when you are...
Personal Financial Organizer form?
A while ago there was an information sheet on your website. This could be filled out with important information. There...
Heart
Heard you on WGN radio this morning.....Do you still wear your heart necklace? I remember it so well when you...
Can I be required to repay a gift through a will?
I went through a very turbulent divorce, with children, in 1998. My parents knew I did not have the means...
Lottery Winnings
I understand all of the hoopla about the billion dollar power ball lottery, the effect of taxes on winnings, etc....
IRA withdrawals hit Health Plan premium subsidy! Act NOW!
In 2014 I took money out of my Prudential IRA. Had some medical bills and had given my 2002 Ford...
gifting and tax deductions
If I gift money to a one of my children,can i deduct it from this years taxes? If so is...
investing for children
What is the best way to give a child money for investment? I wanted to buy savings bonds for my...
high interest rate loans
I live in Lansing, Il. I obtained an loan in May 2013 in the amount of 2,525.00 the interest rate...
when to find cheap airfare?
What's the cheapest time of year to buy airfare for travel in early January 2017? Thanks, Bob Terry Says: Interestingly,...
Inheritance and taxes
This Christmas has been especially trying for us. My husband just started treatment for prostate cancer and his mother died...