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.
