Archive for Finance
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Davenport Now tax rebates
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Seniors can still take advantage of the Davenport Now tax rebates. Could be worth some $5,000, $6,000 or more for buying a new home in Davenport. Even if you missed out on the $6,500. Federal tax rebate, there’s still some help to be had in buying a new home. T...
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Have You Had That Talk??
By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate None of us want to face the fact that we are not immortal so this is not always an easy talk to have with our loved ones. It is however one of the most important discussions you will ever have with your spouse. It seems that the di...
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The Search for Senior Housing
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes What Frank and Linda told their mom and dad about the search for senior housing and preserving their wealth One of the satisfying aspects of my work with seniors is the opportunity that I get to meet many of the offspring who work with their parents to help them s...
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Your Social Security
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office OUR MOST CONVENIENT OFFICE IS ONLINE You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that times are tough for many people right now. The past year has seen a recession-driven increase in applications for Social Security retiremen...
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Medicare Supplement Changes Coming to Iowa June 1, 2010
Information from SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, approximately 15,500 Iowans could be eligible for Extra Help, which significantly reduces the costs of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. “Part D is st...
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Protecting Your Assets
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Part of estate planning is keeping your estate from being diminished by taxes, but also unforeseen expenses, liabilities, etc. The increased litigiousness of American society has made asset protection more important than ever. Here are a few of the basics....
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter April is here – thank heaven! It also brings the deadline for filing your income taxes. My warning this month is on refund anticipation loans. The Iowa Attorney General also warns us about paying up to 140% interest on a refund loa...
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Your Social Security
by Randoe Dice Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GENERAL Question: My wife doesn't have enough work under Social Security to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits or Medicare. But I am fully insured and eligible. Can she qualify on my record...
