Wild Card Questions
Social Security after death
Social Security benefits are understood to be paid on the fourth Wednesday of the month and are for the previous..
Taxes on parents estate
Mom is deceased. House was in a trust w my 4 siblings. Will I have to pay any taxes on..
My money
You talk about using the Brightstart 529 plan and puttting money into the bank or MMF accounts for safety. Am..
car loan
Hi, Need cash for a car should funds be pulled from Roth IRA or out of regular IRA? I realize..
2019 Federal Tax Return owed to me for stimulus
How can I get my 2019 tax return and $600 extra I never received. I’ve been to my tax agent..
Real Estate
My husband wants a divorce – so we will be divorcing. The home we are currently living in was the..
Seminar at our library
I spoke to Terry on WGN about our Brookfield Il Library having services for people who need computer help on..
Recourse for bad REIT investment
I received a letter from a law firm concerning a bad REIT investment. I t states that I may be..
Protection of Retirement Assets from lawsuits
Hello Terry, I am just over 591/2 years old residing in Illinois. I am considering rolling over my 401K of..
Medicare Enrollment from today’s Chicago Tribune Plan G, Not F!
Hi Terry. Thank you for today’s article. One item sent both my wife and me to our Medicare book. You..
Unclaimed money
I got a letter from keybank, I filled it out and sent it back to get my money but haven’t..
Mortgage payoff next steps
We just paid last mortgage payment..what type of account should I setup to pay taxes and home owners insurance?
Federal refund
I mailed my IRS 1040 on April 13 & haven’t received my refund. I called and they have no info...
Retirement, SS, SSDI
I hope this doesn’t sound like a soap opera so I’m trying to condense. I was let go of my..
Association monthly payment always posted late
My payment is due on first of month. I always pay 2 weeks early. The association does not apply the..
IRA free withdrawal
My annual stmt says I can w/d an amt of money for “free” I’m 73 and other than knowing that..
internet and privacy security
Terry Recently been scammed and would like to know your take on identity security. Have heard of LifeLock by Norton..
Auto loan vs investments
Terry, I’m planning on replacing my 15-year-old car with a new SUV. I have plenty of money with my investment..
gifting money
Hello, Instead of leaving money in a will to a friend after I die, I would like them to receive..
Eligible withdrawals from a Roth IRA
I look forward to your weekly Wednesday noon visits with John Williams on WGN radio. I missed this past Wednesday,..