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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Social Security: True or False?
Update: April 14, 2025 Social Security has announced new rules around application procedures. After first...
Written on April 14, 2025 -
Fasten Your Seatbelt — Updates
Update on Thursday, April 10 The shock of the original tariff announcement was equaled and...
Written on April 08, 2025 -
The Stock Market — What...
I have been asked by many over the past few days: “What do I do...
Written on April 07, 2025 -
Quote of the Day —...
"As we know from experience, every small bear market started out as a correction –...
Written on March 22, 2025 -
Ode to Gold
Gold has now closed at over $3,000. It’s a shame the “original gold bug”, James...
Written on March 17, 2025 -
More Social Security Horror!
There’s good news and bad news for Social Security recipients. And since the bad news...
Written on March 10, 2025 -
Recession?
It’s been a significantly long time since the United States last went through a recession...
Written on March 10, 2025 -
Tax Return Security
The most frightening place for identity theft to occur is around your tax return. You...
Written on March 10, 2025 -
Chicken Money Update
The stock market seems to be taking uncertainty in stride. Neither economic concerns over the...
Written on February 18, 2025 -
Tax Time, Again
It’s income tax time again – and this year it’s time to make a big...
Written on February 12, 2025
Ask Terry
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“Social Security Payments”
Hi. I just saw you on YouTube (thank goodness). I receive retirement benefits and don’t.. -
“Retired Investor”
As a current retiree, should I move my investments during this uncertain period for the.. -
“Designation of Beneficiary of IRA account”
I’m filling out a designation of beneficiary form for my Morgan Stanley IRA and the.. -
“SS ONLINE CHANGES”
I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING SS PAYMENTS SINCE 2006. DO I NEED TO UPDATE OR CHANGE.. -
“SSA”
I am retired and receiving social security benefits for a number of years. My wife.. -
“Gifting a home? No contract!”
My mom bought a home for 160k in 2012 rent to own for my sister.. -
“Savings account”
In light of today’s insanity, should I put my savings into a secure vault on.. -
“Home Equity Loan”
Hi there, I am trying to figure out if I want to take a home.. -
“TBills and other Compound Interest Earning Options”
Hello – I am interested in investing money (extra savings) in a vehicle that allows.. -
“Debt consolidation”
I have used a debt consolidation company in the past, which helped me out immensely...
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