Terry Savage
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Sep 25, 2026
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- Jul 25, 2026
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Terry Savage: What to know for Medicare open enrollment (opens the original)
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Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and continues through December 7. Everyone who has Medicare, in whatever form, should pay close attention to their coverage for the year ahead. You may be surprised at how much is about to change — in both costs and coverage. Here’s a look at the headline changes seniors will be forced to confront. And in next week’s column, I’ll show you how to find trusted advice to guide you through the process. Ignoring Medicare during open enrollment is not an opti
Terry Savage: What to know for Medicare open enrollment (opens the original)
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As the 2027 open enrollment for Medicare approaches, seniors may be surprised at how much is about to change ââ¬â in both costs and coverage. (Dreamstime/Tribune Content Agency) Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 and continues through December 7. Everyone who has Medicare, in whatever form, should pay close attention to their coverage for the year ahead. You may be surprised at how much is about to change â in both costs and coverage. Hereâs a look at the headline changes seniors
Terry Savage: Why the national debt should concern us (opens the original)
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The U.S. national debt now exceeds $40 trillion — a MEGO number, which stands for “my eyes glaze over.” Why should you care? No one else seems worried. Not Congress, for sure. They just keep spending and borrowing more. There’s always been someone willing to lend us money. The rest of the world — until now — has been comfortable buying our IOUs. They have been willing to accept a relatively low rate of interest, compared to more risky debt from other countries. Our debt consists of Treasury bill
Terry Savage: Why the national debt should concern us (opens the original)
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A sign displays national debt on a bus stop in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C., on Aug. 20, 2026. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Tribune Content Agency) The U.S. national debt now exceeds $40 trillion â a MEGO number, which stands for "my eyes glaze over." Why should you care? No one else seems worried. Not Congress, for sure. They just keep spending and borrowing more. Thereâs always been someone willing to lend us money. The rest of the world â until now â has been com
Terry Savage: The housing crunch is getting critical (opens the original)
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A 'House For Sale' sign is displayed on Aug. 30, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Mario Tama/Getty Images/TNS) The housing industry is tied in a knot. Sales are dropping, but prices remain high. First time buyers canât gather the down payment, much less afford the monthly mortgage, because of 30-year rates that remain around 6.7%. Homeowners who locked in rates around 3% during the pandemic canât afford to move, so they donât list their homes, contributing to the scarcity of supply. The problem is o
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