About Terry
Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy and the markets. She writes a weekly personal finance column syndicated in major newspapers by Tribune Content Agency.
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Is Housing Next?
The stock market has tumbled, and bitcoin has stumbled. But the one financial asset that...
Written on July 05, 2022 -
Crypto Losses
Crypto markets lost more than $100 billion in the volatile market activity in recent weeks....
Written on June 28, 2022 -
Get a Job — Now!
With inflation still growing, daily costs rising, and the stock market falling, retirees suddenly realize...
Written on June 17, 2022 -
Fixing Inflation
There is absolutely no doubt anymore. Inflation is deeply embedded in the economy. Today's report...
Written on June 13, 2022 -
How to Rollover
You worked so hard to accumulate all that money in your 40lk plan. And a...
Written on June 05, 2022 -
VA Mortgage Deal
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is a reminder to honor the service of our veterans....
Written on June 01, 2022 -
Paying for College
The college acceptance letters have arrived, and many families now are facing the scramble to...
Written on May 23, 2022 -
Anatomy of a Bear Market
It’s been a long time since we had a real bear market, and memories of...
Written on May 18, 2022 -
Savings Bonds 9.62%
(updated 5/11 with answers to your questions about purchasing savings bonds.) The interest in savings...
Written on May 01, 2022 -
No Place to Hide
As a record number of Americans are heading into their retirement years with impressive balances...
Written on April 26, 2022
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“401 K contributions”
My husband is a year away from retirement. He’s heavy into contributing to 401K Should.. -
“I bonds at death”
Hi Terry. Im 69 retired, my husband 79 retired. Have no debt have about $160,000.. -
“401k and Simple IRA question”
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“College Loans”
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“10,000 Ibond”
When I have an i bond taken out of my checking account what proof do.. -
“Social Security Credits”
My wife has 19 credits to go before she receives the required 40 credits for.. -
“Tax rate on 401K withdrawals to buy7 house”
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“529 college plan money not needed”
How can I avoid the $9000 tax after I close the account if my son.. -
“401k”
My husband and I are 69 years old we are both working still because we.. -
“How to reinvest capital gains”
I’m selling a house and will be receiving about $75,000 back after paying off the..
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