Terry Savage

You might cringe at the idea of spending your summer sorting out your finances. But financial advisers, tax experts and estate planning attorneys also have some spare time during the...

My plea: If you have already joined the digital revolution, please don’t give up on your Luddite family members and neighbors. They’re going to need your help as cash disappears,...

Student loans have been looming in the background for more than five years, ever since payment requirements were suspended during the pandemic.

In the midst of all the advice about not panicking over stock market volatility lies a hidden vulnerability: Most people have very little idea about how exposed they are to...

When interest rates move, either higher or lower, the effect is felt quickly throughout the economy, affecting mortgage rates and housing demand, changing the cost of products we buy, and...

Since you’re reading this column, I’m making the assumption that you’re concerned about your finances and attuned to the economic news. But this is financial literacy month, and there’s a...

There’s a fine line between fear and optimism, between financial fact and emotion. The whipsaw headlines these days make it even more difficult to plan for your future and protect...

In recent weeks you’ve been on a wild and bumpy ride in the stock market. And it’s not over yet. The first shock of the breadth and depth of the...

There has been so much confusion about potential — and real — changes to Social Security that I am writing this column — and will consistently update it at TerrySavage.com — with the latest...

What are the odds? It’s a question you should ask yourself when making any financial decision — from investing in the stock market to buying a house. What are the...