Archive for Finance

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Insights from Consumers Last month we hosted an open house every Wednesday, and it was delightful meeting so many who took the time to come and see us to learn what the Ridgecrest community was all about. I am always curious about people...

  • How to Prevent, Detect and Report Financial Exploitation in ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES How to Prevent, Detect and Report Financial Exploitation in ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

    Contributed by NCEA - National Center on Elder Abuse Financial exploitation is the fastest growing form of elder abuse. It is a crime and is often not reported. Learn how to protect yourself. The four steps below will help you prevent, detect and report financial exploitation. 1. KNOW Your Right...

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

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office CELEBRATE YOUR INDEPENDENCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY Every July 4, we celebrate our nation’s independence.  For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped create financial independence for millions of hardworking peopl...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    We Solve Long Term Care Problems   By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Life Insurance and Medicaid—Do I have to Cash It Out? We hear the question all the time – I was told I have to cash-out my life insurance to qualify for Medicaid – is that true? The ...

  • Plan for Care... Plan for Care…

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Will I need long-term care? Your need for long-term care may increase over time as you need more and more help with the activities of daily living, such as bathing or dressing. OR you may suddenly need long-term c...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office DEFENDING AGAINST SCAMMERS WHO TARGET YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information. The best way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams a...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office READY TO RETIRE? APPLY ONLINE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY It’s never too early to start planning for retirement and our online tools can help. Go to  www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your personal my Social Security accoun...

  • Social Security by the Numbers and Myths Social Security by the Numbers and Myths

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Social Security is a lifeline for millions of older Americans. Over 21,700,000 Americans are kept out of poverty because of Social Security. It has been in existence for over 87 years. The average Social Security ...