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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Medicare Beware! A Special Report
The weeks between October 15th and December 7th are Open Enrollment – where seniors must...
Written on October 14, 2025 -
Medicare Beware #3: Part D...
You may not be taking prescription drugs when you sign up for Medicare at age...
Written on October 14, 2025 -
Medicare Beware #2: Switching Plans
Last week’s column explained the key decisions you must make about Medicare – either when...
Written on October 14, 2025 -
Medicare Beware #1: Open Enrollment...
Medicare Open Enrollment period starts on October 15th. Making the correct choices when you initially...
Written on October 14, 2025 -
Stop Procrastinating About Planning
Astoundingly, the year is almost over. And as the calendar races to the finish, you...
Written on September 28, 2025 -
Wanna Bet?
Fall is already in the air in many parts of the country. Kids are back...
Written on September 15, 2025 -
Chicken Money Challenge Ahead
Savers are about to face the most significant financial challenge of all – the challenge...
Written on September 10, 2025 -
How Interest Rates Work
Will they or won’t they cut interest rates in September? All eyes are on the...
Written on August 27, 2025 -
Artificial Intelligence Arrives
Artificial Intelligence is the buzzword that is driving the stock market and economic capital these...
Written on August 23, 2025 -
Parent Plus Loans: Act Quickly
In my latest column about student loans, I focused on changes coming to the outstanding...
Written on August 11, 2025
Ask Terry
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“Do I need a will to give my house to relative”
I only have a house? Do I need a will? Is a will all that.. -
“FAFSA”
My daughter will be attending college in the fall of 2027. I have been reading.. -
“medicare advantage article”
I just read your article re: medicare advantage plans – perfect, as I have been.. -
“IRA investments”
My Ira is totally in stocks (seems to track Russel 2000) if I get out.. -
“Fiduciary Advisor”
Thank you for coming to Arlington Heights Library a few months ago, you have inspired.. -
“Social Security Earnings Record”
I had wages through 2008.. nothing after….in review of my “Earnings Record”, I noticed that.. -
“Returning to work but receiving social security”
I have been asked to return part time to my previous job that I retired.. -
“What should my portfolio look like”
I’m 69 years old. What should my portfolio look like. I have $298,000 in my.. -
“saving for grandaughter”
What can I do with money saved for my grandaughter besides putting it into a.. -
“Social security”
When you turn 65 do you have to enroll or file for social security?
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