Archive for Finance
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Watch Out for Coronavirus Scams
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The FTC has received over 20,000 COVID-19 related complaints since Jan 1, 2020 (source Federal Trade Commission, April 2020). Note this is as of the first quarter of 2020. This has created, among other things, s...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office Questions and Answers Question: I need to apply for disability benefits. Where do I start? Answer: Begin by looking at our Disability Starter Kit. You can conveniently find it on our website at www.socialsecurity....
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Questions and Answers Question: I run a bed and breakfast. By this time every year, I am tired of all the paperwork involved with filing taxes. Is there an easier way for small businesses to file W-2s for their emplo...
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About Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor We remain in the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment until the end of this month. This enrollment period is a special enrollment period designed for Medicare folks who already are enrolled in an Advantage Plan. Le...
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Calendar of Events | February 2020
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qua...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Questions and Answers Question: Recently, I was told I shouldn’t be carrying my Social Security card around. Is that true? Answer: We encourage you to keep your Social Security card at home in a safe place. Do no...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office MAKING WISE CHOICES WHEN A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE MANAGES YOUR MONEY Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assig...
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Is it Medicare or Medicaid?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Both programs begin with the letter “M.” They’re both health insurance programs run by the government. Peop...
