Terminal Illness and Retirement Savings

Jul 3, 2008
Question: This is in regards to a questioner on a recent program (last weekend, I think). She was terminally ill and wanted to know the...

How Much Is Enough?

Jun 10, 2008
Question: I've yet to find a book or article that can answer this question: How do you know if you're financially okay?...

Questions answered on air for June 7-8

Jun 7, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about private mortgage insurance, 457s vs. 403(b)s, removing a co-signer and borrowing...

Move Retirement Money?

Jun 4, 2008
Question: I just changed jobs so am trying to figure out what to do with the 403b account that was left behind. It is with an Insurance company ...

Retirement Savings vs. Life Insurance

May 21, 2008
Question: I'm 56 and my wife and I together make around $80k and both contribute to our company matched 401Ks. I plan to retire at age 70. My...

Spousal IRA

Apr 25, 2008
Question: I am a 30 yr old man with a 9 month old son and a stay at home mom to take care of. I have started contributing to a Roth IRA this year....

A Rollover IRA

Apr 16, 2008
Question: I was recently hired for a job in the public sector, working for the state of New York. My previous job was in the private sector. My 401...

For public good, not for profit.

The Social Security Do-over

Apr 1, 2008
Question: I began receiving Social Security payments at age 62. Now I'm 66, and I've read that I can pay this money back to the government and get...

Market Turmoil

Mar 14, 2008
Question: I have some money in 401K but it's all vanishing because of the stock market drop. Is it a good idea to ride it out,or transfer the money...

Market Turmoil and a Retirement Portfolio

Mar 12, 2008
Question: My husband and I both put the maximum into our 401ks, which we now see dwindling (9% loss this year already). Money is tight; our...