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Terry Savage: What to know for Medicare open enrollment

By Terry Savage

September 25, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.

Here’s a look at the headline changes seniors will be forced to confront. And in...

Terry Savage: Why the national debt should concern us

By Terry Savage

September 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

The U.S. national debt now exceeds $40 trillion — a MEGO number, which stands for...

Terry Savage: Login process changing at TreasuryDirect

By Terry Savage

September 21, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.

These government IOUs are the safest repository for “chicken money” — money you cannot afford...

The gender pay gap has been slowly closing for years. Will 2021 erase that progress?

By Inc.

February 9, 2021 at 7:22 a.m.

COVID-19 has been brutal on just about everyone, but it's been particularly miserable for working...

How to ask your boss for more flexibility at work

By Fast Company

February 9, 2021 at 7:21 a.m.

Despite the many challenges of the pandemic, there are still plenty reasons to be optimistic...

Terry Savage: Revenge of the nerds

By Savage Truth

February 9, 2021 at 7:20 a.m.

With a bit of detached amusement, I watched the outrageous price gyrations of some stocks...

KNOW THE MOST COMMON TAX DOCUMENTS | According to Brown, the most common tax forms filers will encounter are: the 1040, a person's individual tax return; Form 1099, which details miscellaneous income from side employment as well as dividends and interest income; Form 1098, which reports your payments if you're in school (1098-T) or own a home with a mortgage; and the W-2 form, which employers must distribute to every employee from whom taxes and Social Security were withheld.

What to do when a 1099 arrives after you’re hit by jobless scam

By Detroit Free Press

February 8, 2021 at 10:38 a.m.

Douglas Bernstein cannot remember the last time he was in Ohio. Maybe, the Bloomfield Hills,...

Don’t file for an extension. Use these tips to get your taxes filed on time

By Jorie Goins

February 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Use these tips from The Savvy Accountant Founder Atiya Brown to get your taxes done...

Ideally, living at home should provide a way to improve your financial well-being and lay the groundwork for future success.

Family finances: Living at home can put young adults on the right financial path

By Emma Patch

February 4, 2021 at 2:23 p.m.

In July, more than half of young adults between the ages of 18 and 29...

President Joe Biden wants to expand Social Security.

Retirement: The Biden administration’s plan to strengthen Social Security

By Catherine Siskos

February 4, 2021 at 2:22 p.m.

In 2021, Social Security is expected to begin drawing down its trust fund to cover...

International travelers will most likely need proof of vaccination to travel.

Ask Kip: Get your coronavirus passport ready

By Catherine Siskos

February 4, 2021 at 2:19 p.m.

Q: Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out, what affect will it have for...

There are a variety of state and regional tax rebates and promotions available for electric vehicles.

Spending: Tax breaks for electric vehicles

By David Muhlbaum

February 4, 2021 at 2:18 p.m.

If you're trying to figure whether electric vehicles are worth their price, don't forget to...

In 2016, the Washington Center for Equitable Growth found that delinquencies are concentrated in Black and Latino communities. Black bachelor's degree recipients default on loans at five times the rate of their white counterparts, according to Columbia University research.

Terry Savage: How do we solve the student debt problem?

By Savage Truth

February 4, 2021 at 2:18 p.m.

One of the very first acts of President Biden was an executive order extending the...