Archive for Finance
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Are Social Security Benefits Subject to Income Tax?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A question we periodically receive this time of year is this one: “Are my social security retirement benefits subject to income tax?” The answer is a portion of your benefits may be subject to income tax if ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
Rock Island, Illinois Office By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office FOLLOW THE GROUNDHOG’S EXAMPLE: STAY INDOORS Every year, on February 2, we wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous groundhog, will predict six more weeks of ...
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Are You a Family Caregiver?
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging When my mom was going through some health issues, I helped my sisters take care of her. I’d sit with her, make meals and attend to her personal needs. Before that, when she was more independent, I’d help...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
Davenport, Iowa Office By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa YOUR WINNING RETIREMENT GAME PLAN This month, a driver will take the checkered flag at the Daytona 500, skiers will stand atop the podium at the World Alpine Ski Championships in Vail, Col...
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Your Advocacy Connection
Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy By Nancy Phelps GolderCare Solutions Lesson One: How to be a Good Caregiver So, if you are a caregiver, do you think you are a good caregiver? What does it mean to be a good caregiver? Think about that…maybe wri...
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There’s No Free Lunch
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor 2014 brought in the “Individual Mandate” requiring all to have major medical insurance. This insurance coverage required must provide the minimum 10 essential benefits specified within the Affordab...
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RSVP: Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Jon Cook, RSVP and VITA Volunteer Anyone with a Hollywood inspired image of an Army Infantry Officer as a one-dimensional tough guy has not met Jon Cook. Jon, a graduate of Ohio State and their ROTC pro...
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May Someone with Dementia Sign a Will?
Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. By Ryan Denman Duffy Law Office Millions of people are affected by dementia, and unfortunately many of them do not have all their estate planning affairs in order before the symptoms start. If you or a loved ...
