Wild Card Questions

How can one protect one’s personal saving accounts during a divorce? I have made substantially more than my spouse and..

I’m 71 yrs old wondering if you advise free filing for my income taxes through IRS free file, and if..

Is it a good time to refinance my new car I bought in 2022?

Hello Terry – I want to set up a custodial account for each of my 4 young grandchildren. I know..

I live,with my brother who I care for. He has Parkinson. He plays the daily lottery and wins occasionally. He’s..

Hi Terry, I so appreciate the expert advice you share here and on WGN. My long-term boyfriend and I, both..

How do I report possible credit fraud? I’m worried I was scammed.

My father went to Cancun last year and had a seizure. He was transported to the hospital from the hotel...

Hi Terry, a group of people at my office were discussing the 401k match of 4% that our company offers...

I am 71 years old and still working full-time. May I gift to an adult child from my 401K tax..

I have moved to a new mailing address different from that printed on the front of the bond. On the..

My husband, a retired postal worker, receives a small social security benefit (less than $1,800 a year) in addition to..

Hi Terry, there is a new bill being kicked-around in Springfield that would increase the Illinois estate tax exemption from..

Terry, I work for a large corporation and one of my customers sold their business to an employee and when..

I was my brother in law’s POA, he died in May of 2023. He left me some money through his..

is it a good idea to prearrange a funeral.

My daughter applied for disability over a year ago. They keep delaying her an answer. Is this normal or is..

I taught for 36 years, and I have my 40 for SS. I know I’ve been penalized, I get some,..

Good afternoon Terry, Our friend had his information stolen from a locker at the local gym. They did not take..

Terry, I received a letter from Social Security stating I owe one month payment back to them. I believe this..