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Terry's Columns
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Avoiding Scams
Most people think it could never happen to them – until it does! Scam artists...
Written on August 24, 2026 -
Waiting for IRS Refund
If you’re still waiting for your tax refund from the IRS, you’re not alone. A...
Written on August 09, 2026 -
Taking Control of Your Money
My recent column about stress-testing your retirement funds brought an interesting response from many of...
Written on August 03, 2026 -
Stress Test Your Money
With everything going so well, maybe it’s time for a stress test for your money....
Written on July 29, 2026 -
New Student Loan Rules
New student loan rules have just gone into effect – an ever-changing and complicated array...
Written on July 17, 2026 -
Summer Road Trip
Now that gas prices are starting to come down, millions of Americans will hit the...
Written on July 17, 2026 -
Trump Accounts
Trump Accounts are now open – and should be viewed on a financial, not political...
Written on July 01, 2026 -
Social Security Insolvency
Social Security is running out of money in its main trust fund. The latest Trustees...
Written on June 16, 2026 -
Reverse Mortgages Explained
As Americans live longer and costs continue to rise, a growing number of seniors have...
Written on June 12, 2026 -
Your Home as Your Piggy...
For generations of Americans, the family home is the largest investment they will ever make....
Written on June 12, 2026
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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.
Terry has explained personal finances to employees of organizations large and small, including:
