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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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401k Shockers
Your second quarter 40lk retirement plan statement should arrive in the mail any day now....
Written on July 06, 2022 -
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
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“House taxes”
Good Morning! Husband and I bought a house in the south suburban area 3yrs ago.. -
“Purchase Manufactured Home?”
Dear Terry: We live in the Pacific Northwest (Columbia Gorge) where housing prices are above.. -
“information about creating an ID.me account”
Hi Terry, I’ve heard you recommending this again lately and want to share some information... -
“I Bonds — buying them”
I recently heard you talk to John Williams on the radio today but I didn’t.. -
“Best option for inheritance left to child”
My uncle recently passed and left my son (age 11) and daughter (age 9) $5000.. -
“Student loans”
I have 5 separate loans, 3 STTD and 3 UNSTTD. The company facilitating my repayment.. -
“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”
Hi Terry! I have a Simple IRA with around a $50,000 balance from a previous.. -
“College Loans”
I have twin girls going to two different school. What is the process to get..
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