Archive for Finance
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Christmas Season
By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Christmas time always brings back memories of the good old days for me, when the popular toys were Red Rider BB guns, Schwinn bicycles, board games like Password, Monopoly, Battleship, and Scrabble. Saucer sleds and the old wooden sleds we...
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What’s a Medicare Advantage Plan?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Medicare Advantage Plans provide an alternative way for people to receive Medicare benefits. This year’s annual enrollment period ends Dec. 7. Medicare beneficiaries wanting to make changes to their Medicare ...
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Finding An Estate Planning Attorney
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Cynthia had planned for her future. She saved for retirement, she bought long-term care insurance and worked with her attorney to draft an estate plan. Even after her plan was completed, she made sure she knew where her health-care documents were located...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa GIFT OF A GOOD RETIREMENT When the holidays come, the money goes — usually for presents and parties, greeting cards and traveling to see family. Before you spend that last holiday buck, make sure you set some cash aside for...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SAVE SOME TIME DURING THE HOLIDAYS — ONLINE The holidays are here, and that means busy days ahead for families across the nation: gift shopping, preparing for guests, sending out holiday greetings, looking up recipes for fa...
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Risks when Hiring an Independent Contractor or Using a Registry for Home Care
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Everyone likes a bargain, but when it comes to home care, selecting the cheapest price for care can result in the most expensive implications. Oftentimes, consumers are unaware of the risks they are exposing themselves to when they hire care through a regist...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Thanksgiving has to be one of America’s most enjoyable holidays. However, I think it should always be on Friday to allow us to rest up and recover on Saturday and Sunday from all the food we consume on Thanksgiving. We all have our trad...
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The Value of Safety
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The roller coaster ride for those aboard the stock and mutual fund markets continues. You hear me say continually, “None of my clients have lost money.” I continue with that statement. We only provide fix...
