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 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 -
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 -
TreasuryDirect New LogIn
Nearly 3 million people opened accounts at TreasuryDirect.gov to buy Series I U.S. savings bonds...
Written on September 07, 2026 -
Retirement Fear Index
Once upon a time, a retirement free of fear was defined as “having enough money.”...
Written on September 04, 2026 -
Collect on Your Ex —...
Many people are surprised to find out that other people can legally collect benefits on...
Written on September 02, 2026 -
Social Security Insolvency
Social Security is running out of money in its main trust fund. The latest Trustees...
Written on September 01, 2026 -
Avoiding Scams
Most people think it could never happen to them – until it does! Scam artists...
Written on August 24, 2026
Ask Terry
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“Unclaimed money”
Please identify a trustworthy website to search and retrieve funds from a insurance company. -
“Certificate of Deposits”
I have 3 CD’s each worth over $70,000. I am a widow and am collecting.. -
“ID.me mess!”
Well, I set up another email and did the ID.me process and quite honestly I.. -
“T Bill Auction through Fidelity”
I understand your comment about auction access at ID.me and I should update my login... -
“planning ahead”
I am 83 years oldI have a trust set up to leave my son a.. -
“House title”
What is the cheapest way to add my children to the title of my house.. -
“Your column on National Debt”
Terry: Your most recent column on the National Debt and why we should all be.. -
“Child savings”
Hi Terry. I find your appearances on WGN radio very informative and appreciate your advice... -
“Medicare Plan F vs G”
I currently have Medicare Plan F. My supplement is $513 per month. Would it be.. -
“Payable on Death”
My home is paid off. I was thinking about a pod for my children. As..
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