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TV star Carrie Bickmore is single for the first time in 11 years, and JANA HOCKING wants to make sure she enters the very different world of dating armed and ready.
Dear Carrie, I just wanted to congratulate you and others on that neat magazine I received called Ag Pride. I read all the stories once and some of them twice. I really liked the one on HomeGrown on page 46. I am one month away from my 88th birthday and on the same farm I bought when I was only 22 and fresh out of the Army with $800 in my pocket. I’m on Box Elder Creek, right north of the Windmill truck stop and run cattle along the Interstate right across from Coca Cola and All around Harley Davidson all the way to Black Hawk (near Rapid City, SD).
Does a Roth IRA Conversion Make Sense at Age 80? Share Share Dear Carrie: At age 80, I've never put any money into my IRA since retirement. Can I roll my traditional IRA into a Roth IRA without penalty? --A Reader Dear Reader: The simple answer to your question is yes; you can convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA without penalty. And since you're over 59 1/2, you'd be able to withdraw the assets you convert at any time, also with no penalty. Before age 59 1/2, a Roth must be open for five years before you can make withdrawals penalty-free. But in your case, only the earnings in th...
Should I Take the Lump Sum Option From My Pension? Dear Carrie: I’m about to retire, and I have to decide between taking a lump sum or lifetime income payments for my pension. I’m leaning toward the lump sum. Is this a good idea?—A Reader Dear Readers: My first thought is to say congratulations! A pension in any form—whether taken as a lump sum, as lifetime income (sometimes called a pension annuity) or as some combination of both, is a valuable and increasingly rare benefit. This is an important retirement decision. Take your time and weigh all the options carefully. A lump sum can s...
College Ahead: How Can I Improve My Child’s Chances for Financial Aid? Dear Carrie: My daughter is starting high school this year, and I’m worried about paying for college. I’ve saved some money, but as a single mom, I’m afraid I just won’t be able to cover it all. Is there anything I can do to increase her chances of receiving financial aid?—A Reader Dear Reader: I’m glad you’re asking this question now while you still have several years to plan for college. As I’m sure you know, college can be expensive, but it’s also one of the best investments you can make in your daug...