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Cash versus on-line payments

Hi Terry: I enjoy your columns very much. Regarding today’s column, why are some merchants allowed to tell customers they..

You mentioned a booklet we can get from you for listing all our codes wishes etc to be left for our heirs

Booklets avail able from you, regarding adding all our codes and financial estate directions to our heirs .Can you mail..

collectibles

Hello there, enjoy your newsletter and WGN visits. I’ve collected comic books for like 50 years now. I’ve never had..

Coin worth

Do you have knowledge of a reputable company that can evaluate a coin’s worth? Thank you in advance.

Joint Account

After my husband’s death 15 years ago, I opened a joint bank account with my daughter so she would have..

Real Estate

Hello! I realize this question might not be in your wheelhouse, but perhaps you have business associates in real estate..

Inflation — how will it end?

When will inflation lessen and savings maintain its value? In the middle 70s a Mexican 50 peso was $150 and..

Banks

Hi, do you think Chase is a good bank to bank in

Donation

Hi, you already have helped me, I want to give back . I thought I would give to St Jude,..

estimated taxes

For the last 2 years I’ve had had to pay quartly estimated federal tax n my personal return. Why is..

IL tax refund

Hello , I am waiting for a taxi refund from Illinois. I checked their web site and the refund has..

Gold Silver jewelry — sell?

Is it a good time to sell gold or silver jewelry?

amended tax return

As of June 13 last year we amended our return and had no response. We call many times and the..

Gold and coins

Hi Terry, Is now a good time to sell my gold and coins? Thank you in advance!

Cost basis of inherited stock

Where or how to find cost basis of old inherited stocks

IRS EST TAX

Dear Terry, I made the mistake of forgetting to pay my estimated tax for April and June. I just realized..

Financial gifting to grandchildren

Terry, I have 4 great grandchildren and would like to gift each one $50 on their birthdays. I thought about..

Taxpayer assistance with IRS

HELP! I filed my taxes on time, with correct estimated payment for IRS convesion in December 2024. I got a..

Looking for one of your old articles.

I hear you often with John Williams. I recall you referring to an article you wrote about “Getting Banked” ...

Column on June 1st – Paper Checks to Pay Estimated and Annual Taxes

Hi Terry. In your article on June 1st in the Tribune, you discuss an executive order about the use of..

money

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