Archive for Finance

  • If You Don’t Tell Your Story, Who Will? If You Don’t Tell Your Story, Who Will?

    By Karen McCoy Marketing Director Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest resident, Darrell Lietz has been facilitating classes “Celebrating Your Life” at Ridgecrest for several months. It has turned out to be a most rewarding experience for the participants. They have recalled some of their fondest ...

  • Social Security and Medicare Update – Going Broke? 2016 Trustees Report Social Security and Medicare Update – Going Broke? 2016 Trustees Report

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A new congress is assembled in our nation’s capital. Of all the vital issues and concerns facing this new legislative session, ONE that should be first and foremost on member’s minds is our social security a...

  • January Calendar of Events January 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? Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org/greateriowa 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd St., Ste. B, Davenport, IA...

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

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa SOCIAL SECURITY CONTINUES TO INNOVATE WITH NEW FEATURES Social Security is always innovating and improving our technology to better serve you. In an effort to meet our goal to deliver innovative, quality services, we are im...

  • News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)

    Identity Theft – Were You a Victim? What Should You Do? 1. Call the companies where you know fraud occurred. Ask for the fraud department. Explain that someone stole your identity. Ask to close or freeze your accounts. Change all of your logins, passwords and PINS for your accounts. 2. Place a...

  • 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 HARNESS THE POWER OF OUR TOP TEN BLOG POSTS At Social Security, we are always looking for ways to improve how we communicate with you. It has been a year-and-a-half since we joined the blogosphere, and we could not be h...

  • Your Advocacy Your Advocacy

    By Nancy Phelps GolderCare Solutions How to Stay Home Longer “Nearly 90 percent of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, often referred to as ‘aging in place.’ Living under one’s own rules is a key reason for staying in one’s own home.” www.iyhusa.com/AginginPlaceF...

  • What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2017? What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2017?

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that in 2017, most Medicare beneficiaries (about 70 percent) will pay $109 per month on average for Medicare Part B. This is up from the $104....