Archive for Finance

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    By Tiffany Whittaker GolderCare Solutions We Solve Long Term Care Problems Life Can Change in an Instant Clarence and Clara Brown’s lives turned upside down and inside out - in a matter of minutes. Clarence had a massive stroke which left him unable to speak and partially paralyzed. His lev...

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

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa THIS FALL, EASE INTO RETIREMENT, ONLINE September 23 marks the first day of fall.  During this season, many people reflect on the gradual passing of time as green leaves turn gold and pine needles blanket lawns. You ar...

  • 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 LABOR DAY ISN’T YOUR ONLY REWARD FOR HARD WORK On Labor Day, many Americans enjoy a long weekend to commemorate the hard work they do the rest of the year, as well as those who support working people. Labor Day al...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions DHS is Not Your Friend When it comes to paying for care in a nursing home, some research finds that approximately 63 percent of all residents have to rely on some type of financial assi...

  • 80-year-old Social Security is Retirement Center Piece 80-year-old Social Security is Retirement Center Piece

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor In July 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security System. Now 80 years later, Social Security remains the center piece of America’s retirement planning. Eight out of 10 workers ...

  • 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 SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS Social Security recently launched its new blog, Social Security Matters. This is our new location for engaging with you by answering questions and concerns in a more sharable and interactive ...

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

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa SOCIAL SECURITY MARKS 8OTH ANNIVERSARY Eighty years ago, on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. The new law guaranteed a basic income for retirees and, at the time, ...

  • Have You Planned for  State Estate and  Inheritance Taxes? Have You Planned for State Estate and Inheritance Taxes?

    Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office Although most people’s estates aren’t large enough to be affected by the federal estate tax, residents in many states have to consider how state taxes may reduce their estate...