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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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Terry's Columns
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What are the Odds?
What are the odds? It’s a question you should ask yourself when making any financial...
Written on April 19, 2025 -
Social Security: True or False?
Update: April 14, 2025 Social Security has announced new rules around application procedures. After first...
Written on April 14, 2025 -
Fasten Your Seatbelt — Updates
Update on Thursday, April 10 The shock of the original tariff announcement was equaled and...
Written on April 08, 2025 -
The Stock Market — What...
I have been asked by many over the past few days: “What do I do...
Written on April 07, 2025 -
Quote of the Day —...
"As we know from experience, every small bear market started out as a correction –...
Written on March 22, 2025 -
Ode to Gold
Gold has now closed at over $3,000. It’s a shame the “original gold bug”, James...
Written on March 17, 2025 -
More Social Security Horror!
There’s good news and bad news for Social Security recipients. And since the bad news...
Written on March 10, 2025 -
Recession?
It’s been a significantly long time since the United States last went through a recession...
Written on March 10, 2025 -
Tax Return Security
The most frightening place for identity theft to occur is around your tax return. You...
Written on March 10, 2025 -
Chicken Money Update
The stock market seems to be taking uncertainty in stride. Neither economic concerns over the...
Written on February 18, 2025
Ask Terry
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“Retired and current retirement funds”
I’ve been an investor with my head in the sand. I meant to move my.. -
“Secured RealEstate Income Fund Loss”
Several years ago Bob Collins had on a regular financial fellow (don’t recall name). Over.. -
“Social Security Windfall”
Terry, I spoke to you on WGN about one month ago as I did not.. -
“Required distribution at age 73”
What is better to do? Take the distribution all at once or spread it out.. -
“3-Year Annuity”
Hi Terry, I just applied for a 3-year annuity (New York Life). I chose it.. -
“Illinois Estate Tax”
Hi Terry, On the library presentation last night, you briefly touched on the Illinois Estate.. -
“Social Security Fairness Act”
My husband is a retired police office and had a second career after he retired.. -
“Social Security”
Hello Terry! I listened to your presentation last night, is SS going to take a.. -
“Student Loan”
My daughter has student loan of about 100k, what can she do? Thanks for your.. -
“Getting out of Credit Card Debt”
I attended your Zoom lecture last night and was very glad I did. You clarified..
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