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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Rate Hikes Hit Home
The Fed’s latest rate hike is the ninth increase in the last 12 months —...
Written on March 29, 2023 -
The Unexpected Costs of Care
It’s the one financial planning issue that everyone wants to avoid. Your retirement may go...
Written on March 23, 2023 -
Tax Time
It’s that time of year again – income tax time. If you’ve already filed your...
Written on March 20, 2023 -
Banking Crisis Update — What...
Update: March 19th. I posted the article below on Monday, March 13th -- and everything...
Written on March 19, 2023 -
Social Security Horror Stories
Social security makes mistakes. Big ones. If they miscalculated and underpaid you for many years,...
Written on March 05, 2023 -
What Happened to the Market?
Clint Eastwood said it memorably: “Do you feel lucky?” Now, superimpose Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s...
Written on March 02, 2023 -
Best Books
Facts are easy to find in this era of the internet. But good advice is...
Written on February 27, 2023 -
You Broke Your Debt Promise
During the pandemic It looked so easy to avoid credit card debt. You couldn’t go...
Written on February 27, 2023 -
An Annuity that Works for...
Though I’ve previously warned against many annuities, with good reason, this column will focus on...
Written on February 15, 2023 -
ChatGPT – The Future is...
Every few years, something really “new” comes along, sneaking into our vocabularies and our way...
Written on February 05, 2023
Ask Terry
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“Dollar stability”
You’ve always said don’t bet against America. But what if the world does? I’ve heard.. -
“RMD”
I turned 72 in December 2022. Do I need to take an RMD by April.. -
“Invest in gold or buy CD’s”
Is it better to invest in physical gold, ETF’s , or CD’s. We hear so.. -
“tbills”
Auction for T bills start on Tuesday, if I did not buy a 13 week.. -
“Money Market Fund”
How safe is the Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund (Settlement Fund)? it a good idea.. -
“IRA Contribution”
I have a mutual fund account that is not a IRA, can I sell it.. -
“Invest or spend”
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“gifting a treasury note”
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“Owe IRS back taxes”
Hi Terry, I owe $20,000 in back taxes and tried to get installment payments setup.. -
“Bonds matured and I will have $62,000”
I heard you on WGN today answering question about a $30,000 (I think) windfall and..
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