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Financial Truths Every Woman Needs to Hear with Terry Savage (Ep. 78)
Episode 7810th December 2025 • Dollars and Sense • Private Vista
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Most women carry the weight of financial decisions while juggling careers, caregiving, and the pressure to simply “figure it out.” 

In this conversation, Nicole sits down with nationally recognized money expert Terry Savage for a grounded, candid look at what women need to know at every stage of life. They unpack why time is one of your most powerful financial tools, the real impact of credit card debt, how early investing can change your future, and why long-term care planning matters more than most people realize.

What to expect from this episode:

  • How to avoid the debt spiral that steals opportunities
  • The power of starting small and starting early
  • Why women’s financial paths include unique challenges
  • How to protect yourself and loved ones later in life
  • And so much more!

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About Our Guest: 

Terry Savage is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy, and the markets. She writes a weekly personal finance column syndicated in major newspapers by Tribune Content Agency.

She is the author of four best-selling books on personal finance. A new edition of her best-selling book, The Savage Truth on Money is now available on Amazon.com. The first edition was named one of the top ten money books of the year by Amazon.com. Her other recent book is: The Savage Number: How Much Money do You Really Need to Retire? She is also co-author of The New Love Deal.

Terry appears frequently on national television and radio programs, commenting on the financial markets and current economic events. She is featured on WGN Radio and WGN-TV in Chicago, with a weekly personal finance segment.

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