Archive for February, 2013

  • What Harm is a Little Hearing Loss? What Harm is a Little Hearing Loss?

    By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Can a little hearing loss really be that bad? Studies are showing that the effects of hearing loss can be more far-reaching than just difficulty hearing. In 1999, the National Council on Aging found those with untreated hea...

  • Low Returns to Continue for Decades? Low Returns to Continue for Decades?

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A recent financial industry news report featured a headline of doom and gloom regarding rates of return on equities. London Business School and Credit Suisse article states for the next 20 to 30 years, annualiz...

  • Why Continuing Care Retirement Communities? Why Continuing Care Retirement Communities?

    By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Passionate Lifestyle Testimonies! - Part 2 Ridgecrest Village is the oldest and most established Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the Quad-Cities area. Many do not understand the benefits of adapting to a senior lifesty...

  • Death and Taxes Death and Taxes

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This now iconic phrase is said to have been penned by none other than Benjamin Franklin, as found in the re-printed work, The Works of Benjamin Franklin, in 1...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY  - Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SPRING INTO RETIREMENT Here are a few important items about Social Security retirement benefits, and how to apply for them. When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn “credits” toward Social Security benefits....

  • When a Relative Gets Alzheimer’s, See an Attorney When a Relative Gets Alzheimer’s, See an Attorney

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford When a loved one gets Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it can be overwhelming if he or she has not planned ahead and acquired power of attorney documents and an estate plan. However, the reality is that most people do not have these advanced plan...

  • MARCH MADNESS AT SOCIAL SECURITY MARCH MADNESS AT SOCIAL SECURITY

    By Mark Owens Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office It’s that time of year! Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness — a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball f...

  • Experience Simulated Hearing Loss! Experience Simulated Hearing Loss!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC Have you ever wondered what it is like to listen through the ears of the hearing impaired? There are websites that will allow you to experience various types of hearing loss. This is relevant if you have a grandchild who needs tubes, or if y...