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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Housing: The Other Bull Market
While everyone has been watching the stock market bounce around all-time highs, there’s another bull...
Written on September 20, 2021 -
Starting Over this Fall
There was a time when the new calendar started after Labor Day — at least...
Written on September 12, 2021 -
The Job Opportunity
Every month, the unemployment statistics are watched closely by the financial markets, the news media...
Written on September 03, 2021 -
Our National Debt
Our national debt is the sum of all the money we have borrowed over our...
Written on August 18, 2021 -
College Prep & Payment
Parents of college students starting the fall semester have come to the moment of truth...
Written on August 14, 2021 -
A Tale of Two Countries
When it comes to figuring out the economy, let me borrow the famous line from...
Written on August 03, 2021 -
Money Education Needed (And YOU...
The pandemic scrambled the personal finances of many people. But that’s not the only reason...
Written on July 26, 2021 -
Stock Market Surprise?
A sneaky market decline set the stage for a volatile week. But those looking behind...
Written on July 19, 2021
Ask Terry
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“A Sad Story about Auto Sales People Suffering with no Cars to Sell”
Essential workers Hi Terry why I would like to stay anonymous I would like this.. -
“Still have not gotten my tax refund and info on the tax website”
Hi Terry I listen to you all the time on WGN 720 as I am.. -
“Florida residency”
I recently moved to Florida and got my Florida DL. I will live there 6.. -
“Investments for a Grandchild”
Terry – We became grandparents for the 1st time a few weeks ago and would.. -
“500 one time stimulus check for adult college student dependent”
Hi Terry, I read an article on “news break” that I subscribe to and it.. -
“Roth Conversion”
Hi Terry, We are starting to evaluate our options for converting a 401k to Roth.. -
“401 for young adults”
Hi. My kids are both 18 years old. Both work at Amazon warehouse. One is.. -
“Personal advisor services — worth the fee?”
Hi, Terry. On WGN this morning a viewer asked if Vanguard’s Personal Advisor Service was.. -
“2020 federal tax return”
Our accountant electronically filed our 2020 tax return on April 13,2021 and we have not.. -
“IRA Rollover To Illinois 529 Accounts”
Hi. I’m 70 years old. I live on a good pension and have two additional.. -
“Executor of a will”
I’m married and 65 years old with some health issues. My wife and my names..
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