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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Women and Money — Sad...
How shocking it is to hear that today's educated and successful women are still being...
Written on October 19, 2020Open Enrollment Medicare
Millions of seniors on Medicare have some important decisions to make during the Medicare Open...
Written on October 14, 2020Congress Works For US! Contact...
Ultimately, as James Carville so clearly said nearly three decades ago, it’s all about the...
Written on October 09, 2020No One Wants Your Stuff!
No one wants your stuff! That’s the inescapable conclusion that aging baby boomers are facing...
Written on October 06, 2020FAFSA Again!
While college students and their parents are still trying to get through this horrendous year,...
Written on October 02, 2020Stimulus Check – Last Chance:...
Updated on 10/6 to reflect new, extended deadline of November 21st for registration. The IRS...
Written on September 23, 2020Pet Insurance
One bright result from the Covid 19 shelter-in-place orders this past spring was that animal...
Written on September 22, 2020Employers Pay Student Loans
Help with repayment of student loans is one of the most enticing benefits a company...
Written on September 16, 2020
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“Child savings account”
Since many banks not allow minor to have high yield savings account, what best way..“Covid Pay Rules”
My daughter got transferred in Oct.2019 from Illinois to Florida With the same job position...“IMRF pension and different job, denied unemployment ent”
My wife retired 3 years ago from municipality and draws IMRF pension, she did not..“Economic Downturn — Buy Gold?”
Stupid idea or not ? Hi Terry, i am 63 , and at my wits..“Stimulus Tracer”
I sent an e mail last saying that i sent the form in on August..“Nov election — Fair Tax?”
What is your opinion on the fair tax question?“investing for Great-grandchild”
What fund/investment / savings’ bond, T- bill would you suggest for an infant? I don’t..“Medicare vs Bluecross Supplement”
I retired from the gov’t and retained my Bluecross and picked up Medicare A &..“IDES wants a refund!”
I contacted you late in the spring re: Summer Unemployment as a teacher for my..“Social Security taxes withheld?”
Should I have taxes taken out of my Social Security?“medicare supplement deadlines to avoid medical underwriting”
After reading your article on Monday, questions regarding Medicare supplements; 1. Is it possible to..
Terry has explained personal finances to employees of organizations large and small, including:
