Archive for Finance
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Your Social Security
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office NEW “MYMONEY” WEBSITE CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR MONEY There’s good news for Americans who want help getting a handle on their finances. The official government website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics of fina...
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Who’s Really In Charge?
David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home The second 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. Last month’s introductory article to this series established a few key poi...
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The Best Buying Opportunity For Senior Housing
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Some thoughts on why this may be the best buying opportunity for senior housing to be available for a long time‚ – and what to do about it. My building materials supplier recently told me prices are NOT dropping any further and there’s evidence of increase...
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Selecting an Estate Planning Attorney – Wisely
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford When you plan your estate, you are putting together your road map to your legacy. Your estate plan determines who will be entitled to your assets, how they can use them, and the protections which they and the assets you leave them may have from creditors, d...
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Your Social Security
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office THIS FATHER’S DAY, TEACH AN OLD DAD A NEW TWIST Who says you can’t teach an old dad new twists? All across the nation this Father’s Day weekend, people are telling their fathers, grandfathers, and other special men in t...
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DISABILITY BENEFITS ARE NOT JUST FOR GROWN-UPS
by Randoe Dice Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa When you hear about disability benefits, you probably think about adults. But disability benefits are not just for grown-ups. In some cases, children can receive benefits too. If your child who lives with you has a disability, an...
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Health Care Reform & Medicare – What’s Ahead
Information from SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program The two health care reform laws signed into law March 2010 will lead to significant changes and opportunities for people on Medicare. “The regulations to implement these laws will be written over the next several years so deta...
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The Tax Man Cometh
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Here are some ways that state governments are considering generating additional fees and revenues… A CNN article that came across my screen recently really caught my attention. You may go on- line and repl...
