Archive for January, 2014

  • February 2014 February 2014

    By Eloise Graham One of the big sports events this February will be the Winter Olympics. The games last from February 7 through February 23 – that is more that one half of the month. Sochi, Russia will be the host city this year. This is the first time that the Russian Federation has hosted...

  • The Choice is Yours! The Choice is Yours!

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling It takes a great amount of organization and planning to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Most of my life, I have been able to eat pretty much whatever I wanted to without having any serious weight or health issues. However, as I age and my activity level decreases, I...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa ARE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TAXABLE? If you’ve recently begun receiving Social Security benefits or plan to apply in the near future, you may be wondering this tax season: are Social Security benefits taxable? ...

  • Thoughts on Love and Valentine’s Day Thoughts on Love and Valentine’s Day

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home It’s been the object of countless songs and the subject of innumerable books, movies and screenplays. It’s one of the most commonly-known words – in any language – the world over; paradoxically, at times, it may be arguably among ...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER - The Clutter and the Memories PUBLISHER’S CORNER – The Clutter and the Memories

    By Eloise Graham Last month, 50+ Lifestyles featured an article from the University of Illinois Extension about de-cluttering. I decided I would try some of their suggestions as some of my resolutions for housekeeping. So, I would start here, then I would go over there, but on the way to that ...

  • Max’s Musings - The Emotion of Valentine’s Day Max’s Musings – The Emotion of Valentine’s Day

    By Max Molleston Most of the writing efforts for February work with stealth or openness towards the special emotion for this month, LOVE. It is okay. It points us toward those we admire and love, so a sign of that affection can come forward. Lots of times we seem too shy to express our affect...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter This month we are going to touch on identity theft. As many of you know, when I visit with a group, we always talk about identity theft. This could happen at anytime to anyone. Following are a few tips to help protect oneself: ...

  • Incapacity Planning and Protection Incapacity Planning and Protection

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Most people prefer not to think about the possibility that they, or someone they love, could become incapacitated. Unfortunately, the possibility does exist, and the odds of becoming incapacitated increase as we age; however, incapacity can strike at any t...