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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Terry's Columns
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Help for Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is soaring, interest rates on balances has moved into the 30% range...
Written on September 22, 2024 -
Alone and Older
This column was prompted by a call to a radio program from a man who...
Written on September 17, 2024 -
History Says Americans Overloaded in...
Famed market commentator Dennis Gartman no longer writes a daily letter. But when he sends...
Written on September 17, 2024 -
REAL Financial Planning
Caution: Read this column only if the idea of “running out of money” in your...
Written on September 01, 2024 -
The Fed, Money & Markets
The Fed has spoken. Chairman Jay Powell clearly declared victory over inflation at his annual...
Written on August 26, 2024 -
Mind the Insurance Gap
Nothing could be more devastating to your personal finances than an uninsured illness or accident....
Written on August 21, 2024 -
Finding Trusted Financial Advice
Whether your retiring and rolling over your 40l(k) or just starting to build your financial...
Written on August 14, 2024 -
What’s in YOUR 40lk?
What’s inside your retirement plan? That’s a question every boomer should be asking these days,...
Written on August 05, 2024 -
Fed & Election Year Politics
Here's a short special column intended to deal with the question of whether the Fed...
Written on July 31, 2024 -
Living Longer
How long do you think you’ll live? That’s not an idle question, since so much...
Written on July 31, 2024
Ask Terry
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“IRA fee”
Terry, I,m paying a fee of about $1,100 per month for what they call an.. -
“Does Medicare premium increase if we take out a home loan?”
Hubby & I are both 68 & on Soc Sec & Medicare. We do not.. -
“Taxes”
Terry, I got married in 2023 and filed jointly with my husband. The expected refund.. -
“bonds”
I have $40,000 to invest in my son’s college education. He is a junior so.. -
“fathers funds in cash”
my dad has a lot of cash stored at his home and wants me to.. -
“Lottery winnings”
I recently won $3000.00 on the ill lottery. I am 70 years old and don’t.. -
“Advise for a teenage son’s finances”
My 19 yr old adopted son received FAFSA funds to attend a Jr. College in.. -
“Federal debt”
My hub and I are concerned that the issue of the federal debt is not.. -
“Medicare Advantage?”
Terry, I enjoy you on WGN Morning News. I thought I heard you say you.. -
“CD Rate”
Hi Terry, I see online that I can get a CD from Patriot Bank paying..
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