Archive for December, 2013
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Enrollment Periods: Impact on your taxes
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor One is closing Dec. 7, one still open until March 31 An overriding issue with both these enrollment periods is the cost to the government. ... Government pays these costs through taxation. Medicare Op...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Holiday time is “Way Back” time, to me. Memories for 50+ers of our parents, brothers and sisters, and grandparents. We think way back to the times things were simple and we were happy: memories we can capture most of the time. I am about to reintroduce you to the recentl...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, it is December. It is a time of joy, happiness and giving. Be cautious in your giving. Seniors are called on the phone many times by someone asking for money for their organization. I know it is not in our nature and not polite t...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES 1.5 PERCENT BENEFIT INCREASE FOR 2014 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 63 million Americans will increase 1.5 percent in 2014, the Social Security Admin...
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Honoring Our Veterans
By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village Last month’s article was about the unique 25th Honor Flight for area WWII and Korean War-time Veterans. We have now completed 26 flights with four more planned beginning April 2014. Veterans Day commemor...
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In and Out of the Quad-Cities: Have Yourself a Stress Free Little Christmas
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Have Yourself a Stress Free Little Christmas – The Best Holiday Yet… Let’s revisit holiday seasons of the past. “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go…”, we’re hankering for the holiday. Once inside Granny...
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Tips to Survive the Holidays
By Mary Schricker Gemberling The following is an excerpt from Handling the Holidays by Therese Rando, PhD. One of the most painful issues to deal with is how to survive the holidays after the death of a loved one Because holidays are supposed to be family times, and because of the extraordi...
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Hilltop Campus : Hats, Hair ‘n Wigs
No matter what comes into your life, we’ve got you covered! Gloria Henrickson, owner of Hats, Hair ‘n Wigs is an extremely busy lady. Focused on community and charity work, Gloria is involved in so many aspects of helping out in our Quad-Cities that it’s hard to believe she also has ...
