Archive for Finance

  • 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....

  • December Calendar of Events December 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: Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY: Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office BETWEEN FESTIVITIES, VISIT MY SOCIAL SECURITY The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it family gatherings and familiar traditions. As you bustle about from place to place, sharing turkey dinners and catching up wi...

  • RSVP: Lead With Experience RSVP: Lead With Experience

    By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Alzheimer’s Association: A Great Place to Volunteer! RSVP Director’s note: We now work with Alzheimer’s Association in Knox and Warren Counties too. This is a start of a new series on top notch agenci...

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

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa THE TWELVE SITES OF SOCIAL SECURITY Gathering with family and friends during the holiday season reminds us we’re part of a strong community. And sometimes, in the spirit of the season, we break into song. Our take on “...