Archive for Finance
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Medicare Premium for 2017
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Almost everyone on Medicare has seen a higher Part B premiums beginning in 2017. Most Medicare folks see a modest increase while others are hit with much larger hikes. Higher premium for Medicare is one of those...
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Decisions That Fit
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Here in the Quad Cities there are many Senior Living Communities, but they are not like the “one-size-fits-all” shirts. Each facility has its own niche, and you need to check them all out to decide for yourself what fits you and your life...
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Lifelong Learning – a Key to Living Longer
By Jamie Lange CASI Director of Marketing As we’re still struggling to hold to our New Year’s Resolutions for a healthier more active life, I challenge you to include stretching your mind this Spring. Lifelong learning and a thirst for knowledge are not new concepts, but I am increasingly am...
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Calendar of Events – February 2017
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. Caring for People...
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By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SET A GOAL, MAKE A PLAN, AND SAVE AUTOMATICALLY: AMERICA SAVES WEEK Saving for the future is a vital part of ensuring a secure retirement. American Savings Education Council and America Saves coordinate the annual Ameri...
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Family Emergency Grandparent Scam
By Carol Ehlers Human Sciences Extension and Outreach-Family Finance Iowa State University Extension xehlers@iastate.edu (712) 732-5056 According to Carol Ehlers, a human sciences specialist in family finance with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, a Northwest Iowa grandmother recen...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa EASILY GET REPLACEMENT SOCIAL SECURITY TAX FORMS ONLINE Tax time is fast approaching. Preparing your documents can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. Social Security has made it ea...
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The Impact of Caregiving
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging More and more families and individuals are providing occasional or daily care for an aging parent, an ill spouse or disabled friend. They may live miles away or across the street. Many manage by helping out with a fe...
