Archive for Finance

  • Health Insurance  in Retirement Health Insurance in Retirement

    By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor RJS and Associates, Inc. craig@craigschillig.com At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is your goal, and this can ...

  • Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026 Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. On average, Social Security retirement b...

  • Social Security Commissioner Visits West Virginia Field Office to See Customer Service Improvements  in Action Social Security Commissioner Visits West Virginia Field Office to See Customer Service Improvements in Action

    Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano recently visited the Social Security field office in Charleston, West Virginia with Senator Shelley Moore Capito to observe the significant progress the agency has achieved in improving the customer experience using new technology ...

  • Social Security and Medicare 2025 Trustees Reports: It's Time to Address Funding Concerns Social Security and Medicare 2025 Trustees Reports: It’s Time to Address Funding Concerns

    By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor RJS and Associates, Inc. craig@craigschillig.com Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds provide detailed reports to Congress that track the programs' current financial condition and proje...

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Planned Giving: Making an Impact This November How Thoughtful Contributions This Season Can Shape the Future As November arrives, many individuals and organizations reflect on gratitude, generosity, and legacy. The season is synonymous ...

  • Celebrating Assisted Living Celebrating Assisted Living

    By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche As October settles in, we say goodbye to summer and embrace all the Fall season has to offer. We enjoy football games, bonfires and s'mores, mums and the beauty of the changing leaves giving...

  • Helping Protect Your Loved Ones with Life Insurance Helping Protect Your Loved Ones with Life Insurance

    By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor How much life insurance do you need? Your life insurance needs will depend on a number of factors, including the size of your family, the nature of your financial obligations, your career stage, and your goals. For examp...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY West/Midwest Region YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY West/Midwest Region

    Davenport Social Security Administration 4319 N. Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa (855) 420-8556   Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Rock Island Social Security Administration 2350 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois (866) 414-9166   Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Social Security Announces Executive...