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I-Bonds/Social Security

Hi Terry, I bought 10,000 in I Bonds when they were at 9.62%. Do you still recommend selling and then..

Social Security sign in

I have already established an online account with Social Security. It looks like the sign in process has changed and..

Mother pension goes into a trust bank

Hi Ms. Savage, For years my mother’s pension has been going into Northern Trust Bank. Her plan is to use..

Estate distribution (Terry says Ripoff!)

Hello, My parents had a Merrill Lynch Edge CMA account. My father passed in 2016 and my mother passed this..

Unlocking frozen credit report when you’ve lost/misplaced your passcode

Hi Terry, My identity was stolen about 5-6 yrs ago and I did all the necessary things to lock down..

Revocable Living Trusts

I went to a free seminar on living trusts at our local park district. The presenters were selling the idea..

WEP and the Military

Hi Terry Savage. While examining my Social Security earnings statement I noticed that the reported earnings for the years that..

Form 5444 to open Treasury account

Hi Terry , where can i get a 5444 form to verify signature for TDA account

Divorced Spousal SS Benefit

My friend was married for 15+ years and has been divorced from her husband 25+ years. Both she and her..

Social Security Widow Benefits

In 2021 I contacted the SSA because it was my understanding that I qualified for widow benefits under my deceased..

Social Security/maximizemysocialsecuritysecurity.com

Do you still recommend maximizemysocialsecurity.com to get an accurate social security payment amount?

ss wife/widow benefits

My husband, age 73, died suddenly last August 22. Social Security was notified, and I expected to receive an adjusted..

Cash on hand

What is a reasonable amount of cash to have on hand in your home for emergencies or if something happens..

Vacant Florida land

I own a vacant lot in Florida and have been getting multiple solicitations to buy the property. I am wondering..

Social security retirement

I am a municipal worker with 33 years of service in the private sector am I still eligible for social..

IRS Refund from 2020 Filing not received,preparer retiring

Can you help me get the refund of $929 from my 2020 Electronic Filing. My tax accountant has not been..

Auto Ins. Discount

Hi Terry, I’ve emailed you multiple times, and I want to thank you for the times you have published my..

Federal Reserve and election

Do you think the Federal Reserve will lower any rates this year? Do u think the election will affect the..

Chase fraud

Hello Terry, My Dad recommended I reach out to you. My Apple Pay was hacked without using my device or..

Business sale – cash distribution question

This may be too specific but….my partner and I are selling our business which will be paid out over three..

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