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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Stock Market Surprise?
A sneaky market decline set the stage for a volatile week. But those looking behind...
Written on July 19, 2021 -
Social Security Timing
Once upon a time – our parents’ time --Social Security was automatic: You reached age...
Written on July 10, 2021 -
Target Date Fund Warning
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have invested some of their 401(k)...
Written on July 06, 2021 -
IRS Update: Refunds, Stimulus, Child...
The IRS has been the busiest agency of government for the past 18 months. To...
Written on June 16, 2021 -
Bitcoin Basics
Have you heard of Bitcoin? Probably, you’ve at least seen new headlines about the soaring...
Written on June 09, 2021 -
When Forbearance Ends
The extended period of mortgage forbearance is scheduled to end on June 30th. If you've...
Written on June 02, 2021 -
Student Loan Forgiveness for Public...
The issue of student loans is bubbling away on the back burners of Congress. Forbearance...
Written on May 26, 2021 -
Child Tax Credit – The...
More money is on the way to millions of American families with children. Here is...
Written on May 19, 2021
Ask Terry
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“Will possible 6.1% COLA on SS make it smarter to claim this year?”
I will be 68 next month and haven’t taken SS yet. My plan was to.. -
“Tax refund”
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“401 k — not paying attention, need to roll over”
Hi, I have 3 401ks from different employers. I don’t know passwords as I never.. -
“Child tax credit for infant”
My son and daughter-in-law just had a baby last month. Can they apply for a.. -
“Social security — wanna bet?”
Terry All things being equal, you only beat me on waiting to take ss until.. -
“My financial position — bankruptcy?”
I’m 70, retired and married. I receive a pension from my old job plus SS... -
“401K fees”
Hi Terry, Several years ago I was laid off from an employer where I had.. -
“CREDIT REPORTING – UNFREEZE –lost PINs”
I froze my credit reports at all three of the major credit reporting agencies and.. -
“Social Security & Federal Govt benefits formula”
I am a retired federal gov’t employee & was told by a SS employee that.. -
“REFINANCING MY MORTGAGE PLUS CHECKING MY CREDIT SCORE”
I have a mortgage with Wells Fargo of around $43,000 on a townhouse. On the.. -
“Unemployment identity theft text”
I am retired. I just received a text saying my unemployment account is current. I..
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