Biography of Terry Savage

Terry Savage is a nationally known expert on personal finance and a regular television commentator on CNN, CNBC, PBS, and NBC on issues related to investing and financial markets. She is the Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist, and author of three best-selling books. Her most recent book, The Savage Truth on Money, was named one of the ten best money books of the year by Amazon.com, and was made into an hour-long television special which aired on PBS.

You’ve seen Terry on programs ranging from CNN Morning News to Oprah, to the News Hour with Jim Lehrer, responding to money questions from audiences and anchors. Terry’s a regular on CNBC’s Financial Fitness segment and PBS’ Nightly Business Report, and she’s also a frequent substitute host of the nationally syndicated Bob Brinker radio show.

Terrys financial expertise comes from experience. She started her career as a stockbroker, and became a founding member—and the first woman trader—on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. She was co-editor of “Options Trading Strategies” an investment newsletter. Savage was also a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s International Monetary Market where she traded interest rate contracts and currency futures. She is a registered investment advisor for both stocks and futures.

Terry Savage has won numerous awards, including the National Press Club award for Outstanding Consumer Journalism, and the Outstanding Personal Finance Columnist award given by the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and two Emmys for her television work.

Savage takes an active role in America’s business community, serving on the Board of Directors of two New York Stock Exchange Companies: McDonald’s Corporation (for the past 13 years) and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. She was a recipient of the “Director’s Choice Award” honoring selected women who serve on America’s top corporate boards.

Terry is in great demand as a speaker at national meetings and events. She’s both entertaining and informative while explaining the economy, investments, and personal finance. And shes frequently a moderator at corporate and association meetings, bringing her lively questions and energy to panel discussions, and corporate videos.