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stocks

My father gifted stocks for myself and my children from SBC about 10 years ago. I have the account numbers..

WEP in Social Security

Terry- Read your books and follow you on line and on WGN. As a recently retired County and State employee,..

IRS

Received a letter from IRS supposedly requesting $130,000 and change due within 5 days…wanted you to check this for me..

EOBs — Drowning in Paperwork!

Dear Ms. Savage, How long should I keep Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield EOBs? My husband is 93, and I..

How to claim an old CD

Dear Ms. Savage, We always enjoy hearing you on WGN radio and now find ourselves in need of your expert..

Social Security benefits increase

Hi Terry, I’m 68 (1/21/1956) and I applied 3/15/24 for social security benefits. In Jan of ’24 my benefits were..

Taxes and Marriage

Hi Terry In the midst of a divorce, I took out 150,000 from my 401K! I was 60 and needed..

How to pay a medical bill

I need dental work that will cost me $6,500.00. I do not know the best way to pay for this...

selling gold coins

Terry, I have 4 late 1800’s gold coins I was thinking about selling. What would be the best way to..

On Your Own: A widows Guide

Which is the latest edition ? I want to purchase it. Thanks

Death Insurance

My son died two months ago. He and my husband have the same first name but different middle initials. My..

Permanent ban from Casino

I received a letter banning me for life @ couple years ago. I left my food coupon on the table..

Reporting Alimony on Federal Tax Form

My sister’s divorce was finalized in 2020 and included alimony to be paid to her by her ex-husband. I’ve been..

Unclaimed property of a decedent and taxes

My wife has filed a claim on unclaimed property held by the state that belonged to her late brother, who..

Social Security when to claim

Terry, I am currently 69 years old and in August will be 70. I saw on the social security website..

Question

I keep getting message about a cash back relief package. I assume it is a scam but want to make..

Need help

I terminated debt program with law office Five Lakes in Michigan how do I know I’ll get my money I..

Social security deductions from work income, already collecting

I’m still working and still paying into social security. I’m getting my social security now. Why do I have to..

Time Share Resale

What is the best way to sell my Marriott time shares? Are all time share resale companies that want their..

Social Security Satisfaction

Dear Ms. Savage, I’ve been following your articles on Social Security horrors. I called SSA & I was able to..

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