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Contributing to a 529 college savings plan is one of the best financial gifts you can give a child. (Sebastian Czapnik/Dreamstime/TNS)

Terry Savage: Holiday money gifts for kids at every age

December 15, 2020 at 10:39 p.m.

It's tougher than ever to find appropriate holiday gifts for children or grandchildren this year. But the coronavirus pandemic could create even more incentive to give money smart gifts that...

VA loans growing more popular — and no wonder

November 19, 2020 at 10:55 p.m.

Americans demonstrated their patriotism by voting, and our nation's veterans demonstrated their love of country by fighting in wars to give us that privilege. A grateful nation created a lasting...

Terry Savage: Preparing for your own mortality

November 13, 2020 at 10:56 p.m.

In a time when we wear masks in public and hesitate to embrace and change plans to celebrate the holidays with family, it makes sense to consider our mortality in...

Terry Savage: The election and your finances

November 6, 2020 at 9:48 p.m.

While the U.S. election focus recently has been on coronavirus, there are some important tax implications that could impact your personal finances. No matter how the vote comes out, you...

How special enrollment helps small business employees get health coverage

October 30, 2020 at 9:35 p.m.

Health insurance for small businesses has become problematic in this staggering economy. Traditional plans require employers to contribute to the cost of premiums and require participation rates that are now...

Medicare open enrollment is time to change supplements, but do your homework first

October 26, 2020 at 8:40 p.m.

Millions of seniors on Medicare have some important decisions to make during the Medicare Open Enrollment period that started on October 15 and continues through December 7. Lately, that process...

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