Archive for Finance
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They came in carrying a clipboard. I knew they were serious.
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes The elderly couple pulled up to my open house in a brand new red Toyota Prius. They came in carrying a clipboard. I knew they were serious. The woman greeted me first and indicated they wanted to cut their living costs and downsize their living space. She indic...
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Who’s Really In Charge?
David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home The third article in a series intended to help readers gain a better understanding of things most people never think about – until it’s time to plan a funeral. Previous articles in this series have underscored the importance of having a ...
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The “Life Care” Difference
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Life care takes away the risk of needing to pay for more expensive medical care as you need more services. We are fortunate to have many quality facilities in the Quad City area. If you’re contemplating a move to a sen...
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Protection. Without all the drama.
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Our financial practice focuses on the use of fixed and fixed-index annuities due to their safety from stock and mutual fund market downturns. What a roller coaster ride with the stock and mutual fund mar...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter What a year this has been so far - from snow to water… On August 5, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. members of SALT (Seniors and Law enforcement Together) and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office will be at the Mississippi Valley Fai...
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Keeping Your Vacation Home in the Family
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Vacation homes hold a special place in our hearts. Everyone with a vacation home in the family has memories of special times shared with family and friends. Summer weekends and holidays at the lake or mountain home give a rare chance for families and friend...
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Social Security Important Partner When Making Medicare Decisions
Information provided by SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program The Social Security Administration is one of your most important partners when you are approaching Medicare eligibility or are enrolled in Medicare. Whenever you have questions about a change in your employment, disab...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
by Randoe Dice Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa GENERAL Question: How many Social Security numbers have been issued since the program started? Answer: Social Security celebrates its 75th anniversary on August 14, 2010. Since numbers were first issued in November 1936, we ha...
