Archive for Finance
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Why seniors are “checking out” our claim they can live in a new Dan Dolan home for $900 a month
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Why seniors are “checking out” our claim they can live in a new Dan Dolan home for $900 a month. Seems “too good to be true” one visitor told me. But, it’s not! One of the visitors to my “Meet the Builder” open house sessions a few weeks ago came ...
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How Is Property Distributed Without a Will in Illinois?
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Despite knowing how important it is to create a comprehensive estate plan, over half of all Americans do not have one. There are an endless number of reasons why people procrastinate when it comes to creating an estate plan. Some people don’t want to thi...
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What’s this “gap” that you keep talking about when encouraging seniors to act on their buying decision now rather than later?
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Those of you who may read this column on at least an occasional basis know that we devote a fair amount of copy to the senior housing purchase decision. And we point out the reasons for taking that action sooner rather than later. In most instances the rationale...
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What is Area Agency on Aging?
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestones Area Agency on Aging Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) were established under the Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1973 to respond to the needs of Americans age 60 and over. By providing a range of options that allow older adults to choose ...
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Your Advocacy Connection – Caregiving Can Equal a Full Time Job
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions We Solve Long Term Care Problems I recently did a presentation for health care professionals addressing challenges associated with the dual role of a both professional health care provider and a family caregiver. As I prepared for this presentation, I was...
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It’s Baaaaaaack – 2014 Medicare Annual Enrollment, October 15 to December 7
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Time really flies when having fun!! We are having fun! We are having fun helping people with their Medicare decision. Let’s clarify - having fun is not making fun of people. But we are having fun explaining t...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office TRICK, DON’T TREAT, CYBER CRIMINALS Kids and kids at heart look forward to the end of October, when we use tricks and treats in equal measure to celebrate Halloween. But be careful that you’re not fooled by a different kin...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa LET’S TALK ABOUT MEDICARE October is “Talk About Prescriptions Month” and marks the beginning of this year’s Medicare open enrollment period. It’s the perfect time to talk about Medicare prescriptions and ...
