Archive for Finance
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10,000 new retirees a day are creating pressure on the senior housing market. What it means to our senior homes buyers in the Quad Cities.
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes In a recent article I cited statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau that 10,000 retirees are joining the senior citizen ranks every day. In my mind, that creates an image of a huge never-ending parade of thousands of seniors coming down the street. With many of them w...
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Hearing Aid Batteries
Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Hearing aid batteries have a long history. Decades ago they contained silver. Then they changed and contained a fair amount of mercury. When Zinc Air batteries w...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
By Joe Hutter This is the month we get all kinds of mail and phone calls asking seniors for donations. Seniors are a soft touch for money, and non-profit agencies know at this time of the year that we want to help other people not as fortunate as some seniors. Christmas is a time for giving, but ...
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THE PUBLISHER’S VIEW Inner Thoughts and Comments
By Joe Hutter Publisher Well, the ice is broken, so now we'll see if I can swim in the world of words. There are so many subjects that are of interest to seniors or their care takers. There will be a column on the subject of “Were you a Victim or a Patient?” Many people have shared about the...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa YOU CAN HELP AS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE November is Family Caregiver’s Month, a time to thank and acknowledge all of the people who take care of those in need. If you handle the finances of someone who receives benefi...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SERVING VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY AND ALWAYS Every day—but particularly on Veterans Day—Social Security salutes those who have put their lives on the line for our freedom. Members of the United States armed forces receiv...
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You Must Take Care of Yourself First – Plan for the Worst and Hope for the Best
By Deb Toal GolderCare Solutions Your Advocacy Connection: We Solve Long Term Care Problems Several decades ago when I was a green graduate nurse, I heard a doctor question his patient, “Why didn’t you have that cough checked out sooner?” This son had been so busy taking care of his ve...
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Gift Giving Season: The Greatest Gift
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As we approach another gift giving season, questions always surface on what to give. Let me make a suggestion. Give the greatest gift to spouse and family members that we can possibly give. The Greatest Gift is...
