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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I-Bonds: Higher Rates — but...
The new interest rate on Series I Savings Bonds has jumped to 5.51% annual interest...
Written on November 02, 2026 -
Small Biz Insurance Opportunity
Attention: Need health insurance, but can’t afford Obamacare (ACA) policy for yourself and your family...
Written on October 28, 2026 -
Medicare Questions Answered
Yes, Medicare Open Enrollment is complicated – even if you already have coverage that you...
Written on October 20, 2026 -
Medicare Open Enrollment – 2027Every...
The weeks between October 15th and December 7th are Open Enrollment – where seniors must...
Written on October 02, 2026 -
Medicare Open Enrollment — Must...
Medicare open enrollment starts October 15th and continues through December 7th. Everyone who has Medicare,...
Written on September 28, 2026 -
Help for Medicare Open Enrollment
Every senior MUST review Medicare coverage during Open Enrollment – between October 15th and December...
Written on September 28, 2026 -
The Housing Crunch
The housing industry is tied in a knot. Sales are dropping, but prices remain high....
Written on September 22, 2026 -
Retirement Beyond Money
When it comes to retirement planning the first and most obvious questions revolve around money....
Written on September 20, 2026 -
National Debt, Why Worry?
Our National Debt now exceeds $40 Trillion – a MEGO number, which stands for My...
Written on September 15, 2026 -
How To Buy Treasury Bills
If you're one of the millions of people who have purchased Savings Bonds or Treasury...
Written on September 08, 2026
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“ILLINOIS TRS HEALTH INSURANCE”
I read one of Terry‘s articles about advantage plans not being a good thing for.. -
“Inheritance, what to do with it”
I am on disability and my husband is on social security. My Aunt left us.. -
“IDme: /Tbill”
We opened a TBill per your suggestion years ago. My husband did the paperwork. I.. -
“id.me vs login.gov?”
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“Medicare Sign-up”
I am 68 and still working, and I have committed to my company to work.. -
“Should I have an attorney review letter of agreement with fiduciary investment firm before signing”
I am thinking of consolidating my investments with Fisher Investments. Should I have an attorney.. -
“Treasury Entity Trust”
I’m setting up Entity Trust accounts at TreasuryDirect. My wife and I both have revocable.. -
“Gifting money to granddaughter”
Can I invest money in T-bills as an inheritance for my granddaughter? Is a CD.. -
“Social security”
I will be 70 in February. I have both full and part time jobs. I.. -
“Long term care later in life”
I’m 66 y/o and in very good health. I’m financially stable. I have no kids..
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