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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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Could Inflation Return?
Inflation is a distant memory to a generation of investors and consumers. But 40 years...
Written on January 11, 2021Outlook 2021 and Personal Finance...
It's about time. No one could have predicted the insanity that was 2020 in hindsight....
Written on January 06, 2021Identity Theft — What To...
It makes sense to assume your identity has -- or will be -- stolen! Ever...
Written on January 01, 2021Get the Original Stimulus AND...
The second round of stimulus checks will soon be on the way. Here’s what you...
Written on December 28, 2020New Stimulus: Better Late than...
Congress finally passed another stimulus bill. It won't be as much money as the first...
Written on December 21, 2020Stop Shopping Now!
Stop your last-minute holiday gift shopping! The euphoria over the arrival of the Covid 19...
Written on December 15, 2020Unemployment ID Theft & 1099s
We are just seeing the tip of the identity theft iceberg. People who received unsolicited...
Written on December 11, 2020Kids Holiday Money Gifts
It's tougher than ever to find appropriate holiday gifts for children or grandchildren this year....
Written on December 07, 2020
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“Stimulus Check”
Hi Terry, Need some help, I did not received stimulus checks, I lost my job..“Freeze Credit”
If I freeze my credit will I still be able to apply for a credit..“Unemployment fraud”
Dear Terry, Unfourtunately, I received a letter from springfield deniying me unemployment benefits, which I..“Unemployment overpayment”
I have been furloughed since March 2020. I went to a meeting on Dec. 28..“Unemployment payment”
Hi! Furloughed 12/4 . Filed claim 12/4 . Received letter approved with pin on 1/4..“IDES Seeking Repayment of FPUC”
Hi Terry – I received a notice from IDES stating that they “overpaid” my PUA..“Non filers get stimulus?”
Can people who have never filed taxes receive the stimulus payments?“W-2’s for Employees who received wages from forgiveaable PPP grant funds”
The research I’ve found says income from PPP grants are not to be listed as..“RMD if I’m 71 this year?”
Just a quick question. I turn 72 on November 23rd 2021. Am I required to..“Paying down mortgage amount”
My wife and I are 54 years old. Youngest son is out of college so..“IDES overpayment — and students should repay their loans”
Greetings Terry, IDES sent me an email stating they overpaid me $6,000.00. I’m self-employed. How..
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