Terry Savage: VA mortgage loans are a great deal
In an election year it’s all too easy to forget that Veteran’s Day is November 11, even though all federal offices and banks will be closed. The holiday was made official...
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Terry Savage: Big changes to Medicare demand attention during open enrollment
It’s time for Medicare open enrollment, the few weeks between October 15 and December 7 when all current Medicare beneficiaries must make some important decisions about their coverage for 2025.
Terry Savage: Choosing value in college selection
There is no doubt that a college education is a key ingredient in future success — although these days it’s harder to find a skilled plumber or electrician than a...
Terry Savage: This year’s best retirement book
Every year a new book comes along that is truly worth taking the time to read — and more than once. This year’s outstanding book is the just-published “How to...
Terry Savage: Is your home your piggy bank?
Despite the soaring value of the stock market, residential homes are considered the largest asset class in the country. The United States’ residential real estate market is worth $43.5 trillion,...
Terry Savage: Credit problems are rising
Credit card debt is soaring, interest rates on balances have moved into the 30% range on many cards, and delinquencies and bankruptcies are rising. The statistics are grim as consumers...
Terry Savage: Loneliness as a health and financial issue
It’s a problem that has suddenly risen to the American consciousness, ever since the Surgeon General announced last year that “Americans are more lonely and socially disconnected than ever, and...
Terry Savage: The next direction for interest rates is down
The Fed appears to have done the impossible: reduced inflationary expectations without causing a steep recession and loss of jobs.
Terry Savage: What’s in YOUR retirement plan?
What’s inside your retirement plan? That’s a question every boomer should be asking these days, according to Ron Surz, of Target Date Solutions and the "Baby Boomers in Jeopardy" newsletter. Surz has...
Terry Savage: How to find trusted financial advice
Whether you're retiring and rolling over your 401(k) or just starting to build your financial future, it pays to get trusted financial advice.