Archive for Finance

  • RSVP | Lead with Experience RSVP | Lead with Experience

    By Dave Layton Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois National Service in our Community A while back we explained what The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of E. IA & W. IL (RSVP) staff do to help seniors find meaningful volunteer opportunities. We ta...

  • In-Service Rollovers In-Service Rollovers

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Now that income tax season is over or soon to be over, let’s review another retirement planning strategy that could be very appropriate for many readers. This strategy is a little known option with 401K Plans ...

  • Death and Taxes Death and Taxes

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Editor’s note: We are pleased to share a previous article by David Deuth from our archives. “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This now iconic phrase is said to have been penned by none oth...

  • Preparing your Home for “Aging in Place” Preparing your Home for “Aging in Place”

    By Alyssa Dominacki Alternatives for the Older Adult Business Development Coordinator “We just don’t know whether to move into a smaller, more accessible home as we retire or whether we should do something with our current home to make it safer as we age.” For many of us, we want to st...

  • March 2017 Calendar of Events March 2017 Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Effective Communi...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    The muffin tin just isn’t for muffins anymore. Quite some time ago, I had a recipe for meatloaf. It was cooked in a muffin tin. Each person had one or two individual meatloaves arranged on their plate. Or a huge batch could be made up, then individually frozen to use at your convenience. Recently,...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY  Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa PLANNING WILL HELP YOU SEE GREEN IN RETIREMENT Social Security has been a cornerstone of financial security for over 80 years. As you might already know, a lifetime of measured discipline can ensure a comfortable retirement...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY  Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office RECEIVING HOUSING BENEFITS? A TRIP TO SOCIAL SECURITY MAY NOT BE NECESSARY Social Security is constantly evolving to make your life easier. If you are currently receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Housing and...