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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Warning on Credit Repair and...
In my recent column about credit card warnings, I explained the dangers of zero-interest cards,...
Written on April 16, 2024 -
Credit Card Warnings — and...
Some of my best column ideas come from you, my readers. The example below was...
Written on April 16, 2024 -
Reverse Mortgages Explained
For seniors who own their own home (fully paid off or with a small remaining...
Written on April 06, 2024 -
Social Security Commissioner Steps Up!
New Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley has just taken a major step to offer immediate...
Written on March 26, 2024 -
Dangers of Debt
Let’s stop ignoring $1.3 trillion in credit card debt owed by millions of Americans. Perhaps...
Written on March 26, 2024 -
A Victory on Social Security...
We made a difference! At last some good news for victims of Social Security clawbacks....
Written on March 15, 2024 -
T-Bills beat CDs
U.S. Treasury Bill interest rates are still mostly higher than the comparable bank CDs. As...
Written on March 11, 2024 -
Tax Filing Ironies
Your income tax return must be filed any minute not – unless you’re one of...
Written on March 10, 2024 -
A Widow’s Guide
On average, women live longer than men. It’s an actuarial fact known by every insurance...
Written on February 27, 2024 -
FAFSA and Medicare Timely Updates
Todays column focuses on two time-critical updates on recent columns. The first is for younger...
Written on February 27, 2024
Ask Terry
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“Inheriting 401K from Sister”
Dear Ms. Savage, My sister and I inherited (50%/50%) our older sister’s Fidelity 401K. She.. -
“Investment”
Hi Terry, came into a money settlement and I would like your opinion on how.. -
“Contribution to Roth IRA”
Terry, We want to make a contribution to our son’s Roth IRA for tax year.. -
“On Your Own: A widows Guide”
Which is the latest edition ? I want to purchase it. Thanks -
“Death Insurance”
My son died two months ago. He and my husband have the same first name.. -
“Consolidate”
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“Permanent ban from Casino”
I received a letter banning me for life @ couple years ago. I left my.. -
“Reporting Alimony on Federal Tax Form”
My sister’s divorce was finalized in 2020 and included alimony to be paid to her.. -
“Unclaimed property of a decedent and taxes”
My wife has filed a claim on unclaimed property held by the state that belonged.. -
“credit debt”
My wife and I have ~44,000 in high interest credit debt (>26% rate) with interest..
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