Archive for Finance
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE, VISIT SOCIAL SECURITY "Black Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year. More people than ever are taking advantage of online holiday deals. “Cyber Monday” is the day internet-savvy people ...
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RSVP: Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois Steven Shearer: Protecting His Peers Through SHIP and SMP Well, it’s that time of the year again. No, I don’t mean Halloween, Thanksgiving or the joy (or anxiety--depending on your mindset and past exper...
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Should My Parents Give Me Their Home?
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office Many people wonder if it is a good idea to give their home to their children. While it is possible to do this, giving away a house can have major tax consequences, among other results. When you give anyone property valued at more than $14,000 (in 2016) in any ...
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Your Advocacy
By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Helping our Veterans November is a month in which we honor our service Veterans. Being the daughter and granddaughter of Navy men, I especially feel that we need to be mindful of the sacrifices these men and women have made in service to our country. The Vete...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office DISCOVER A WHOLE WORLD OF RETIREMENT POSSIBILITIES Christopher Columbus might be one of the most famous explorers in America. He is credited with discovering the New World, though Native Americans were here long before ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa DON’T BE A SKEPTIC, SOCIAL SECURITY IS HERE TO STAY It is healthy to be skeptical in a world of uncertainties. Major news networks sometimes broadcast conflicting facts that require a bit of research to verify. There is e...
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Preparing for Estate Planning
By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Once you decide that it’s time to handle your estate planning affairs, you will need to prepare for the planning process. Preparation makes it easier for you to work with your ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office FOCUS ON RETIREMENT PLANNING — IT’S YOUR FUTURE When most people begin their career, retirement is the farthest thing from their mind. Instead, they focus on trying to purchase a home, start a family, or perhaps sav...