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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Small Biz Insurance Opportunity
Attention: Need health insurance, but can’t afford Obamacare (ACA) policy for yourself and your family...
Written on October 28, 2026 -
Medicare Questions Answered
Yes, Medicare Open Enrollment is complicated – even if you already have coverage that you...
Written on October 20, 2026 -
Medicare Open Enrollment – 2027Every...
The weeks between October 15th and December 7th are Open Enrollment – where seniors must...
Written on October 02, 2026 -
Medicare Open Enrollment — Must...
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15th and continues through December 7th. Everyone who has Medicare,...
Written on September 28, 2026 -
Help for Medicare Open Enrollment
Every senior MUST review Medicare coverage during Open Enrollment – between October 15th and December...
Written on September 28, 2026 -
The Housing Crunch
The housing industry is tied in a knot. Sales are dropping, but prices remain high....
Written on September 22, 2026 -
Retirement Beyond Money
When it comes to retirement planning the first and most obvious questions revolve around money....
Written on September 20, 2026 -
National Debt, Why Worry?
Our National Debt now exceeds $40 Trillion – a MEGO number, which stands for My...
Written on September 15, 2026 -
How To Buy Treasury Bills
If you're one of the millions of people who have purchased Savings Bonds or Treasury...
Written on September 08, 2026 -
TreasuryDirect New LogIn
Nearly 3 million people opened accounts at TreasuryDirect.gov to buy Series I U.S. savings bonds...
Written on September 07, 2026
Ask Terry
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“Selling vs renting”
I am 71, My house and 5 acres are paid off, I live in Oklahoma.. -
“Your opinion on using a reverse mortgage to purchase a new property”
Hello Terry! I’m 70, retired, and would like to sell my condo and purchase another... -
“Credit card debt”
My husband just passed. Due to an aggressive form of cancer. Due to a swift.. -
“social security surprise $90”
I very recently had two deposits from SSA for 90$ each. I assume one for.. -
“Continue or end my Annuity?”
Terry, I invested $200,000 in an annuity 11 years ago with the understanding that I.. -
“Treasury Bills”
I have tried to open an account for several days and when I get to.. -
“survivor ss benefits”
Hi Terry, I’m 62. My wife passed away 5 years ago at 56. I’m working.. -
“Annuities”
We have 1 million in our 401k 8000/month in pension and social security’s We are.. -
“US Treasury Direct Husband/Wife Revocable Trust Access”
US Treasury Account is set up in name of husband/wife’s Trust. Husband is “account manager”.. -
“Where can I find a attorney to draft my revocable trust”
Residing at Jacksonville Florida whose members at NAELA can you give me a name Thank..
Terry has explained personal finances to employees of organizations large and small, including:
