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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...

LOOK AT ONLINE GIFT GUIDES | Online retailers will often create gift guides for every budget that can be incredibly useful. For example, on Amazon, you can select from several categories like "Home under $50" or "Gifts under $30" and even specify who and what age you're shopping for. These gift guides can help you stay focused and not waste time searching and scrolling through pages of gifts you can't afford.

15 money-saving strategies for holiday shopping

By Active Times

November 24, 2020 at 10:49 a.m.

Between gifts, decorations, food and more, the holiday season can be expensive. But it doesn't...

Having a will and estate plan is crucial as you approach retirement.

How to start estate planning during a pandemic

By Stacy Rapacon

November 23, 2020 at 4:36 p.m.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 a nightmare for many people, and inadequate estate planning...

Whether your adviser is nearing retirement or not, you'll want a succession plan in place before you need it.

Retirement: Financial advisors retire too. Here’s how you can plan accordingly.

By David Rodeck

November 23, 2020 at 4:04 p.m.

When you hire a financial adviser, it's common to work with someone your own age....

The upcoming holiday season presents lots of opportunities to teach your kids to become assertive consumers.

Kids & Money: Teach your kids to find their voice as consumers this holiday season

By Steve Rosen

November 23, 2020 at 4:03 p.m.

My daughter's dog ate my money. If you don't believe me, I have a tattered...

Under the pandemic relief program, taxpayers can deduct up to $300, even if they take the standard deduction. And even if $300 doesn't sound like much, it's "a big deal" to the needy.

It’s easier to get a tax deduction for donations this year

By The New York Times

November 21, 2020 at 7:49 a.m.

Thinking of making a donation to a charitable cause before the end of the year?...

METHODOLOGY | To determine the maximum holiday budget for every city, WalletHub compared the income, age, debt-to-income ratio, monthly income-to-monthly expenses ratio and savings-to-monthly expenses ratio across 570 American cities.

These are the U.S. cities with the highest holiday budgets

By Aaliyah Gibson

January 28, 2021 at 8:54 a.m.

Although gift-giving isn't the most important part of the holidays, exchanging presents with those you...

VA loans growing more popular — and no wonder

By Savage Truth

November 19, 2020 at 4:55 p.m.

Americans demonstrated their patriotism by voting, and our nation's veterans demonstrated their love of country...

The average Social Security beneficiary will receive about $20 more a month in 2021.

Social Security recipients can expect a modest raise

By Catherine Siskos

November 19, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Q: Are we getting a raise in our Social Security checks for 2021? A: Yes,...

Dear businesses, your rules for the next 12 months: Stay focused and simplify

By Howard Tullman

November 19, 2020 at 4:28 p.m.

As we move toward a post-pandemic world, I've been suggesting regularly that almost every business...

Kids and Money: COVID-19 scams prey on college students

By Contributed Content

November 19, 2020 at 4:26 p.m.

Whether college students are on campus, doing distance learning from their bedroom or taking down...