Archive for Finance
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One Benefit for Achieving Age 70 1/2 or older
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Is there a benefit to aging? The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 is telling us there is a huge benefit to hitting the golden age of 70 1/2, especially if we hold qualified retirement accounts, such as IRA...
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Why Continuing Care Retirement Communities?
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Passionate Lifestyle Testimonies! - Part 1 “Life is like a mirror. You get the best results when you smile at it,” said Ollie Gallaher. “Well, that describes so many happy, upbeat people here at Ridgecrest Village. We no longer...
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How a one-time down payment lets you live “payment free” for as long as you remain in your home. What’s not to like?
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Many of you who read my commentaries in this publication know we have supported the mortgage program approved by Congress a couple years ago. The Reverse Mortgage for Purchase lets seniors age 62 and over purchase a new Dan Dolan home with a moderate one-time down pa...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE SERVICES AVAILABLE WITH A MY SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced the agency is expanding the services available with a my Social Securit...
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Taxes,Taxes,Taxes – what’s a tax payer to do?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor It is 2013 – another New Year, and the Fiscal Cliff is upon us. For the past several months, the media has inundated us with threats and promises of this impending doom. Media hype has focused the Fiscal Clif...
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Celebrate National Get Organized Month
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford After the hectic pace of the holiday season, it is easy to understand why January has been designated National Get Organized Month. And, while a professional organizer would provide a list of household tasks to better manage your home, I think the same con...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, we made it to another year. Many after Christmas sales are now taking place. Make sure you buy items from a reputable seller. If you see an ad in the paper you like, take it to the store with you. If you got a gift card in ...
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Your Advocacy Connection – We Solve Long Term Care Problems
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions I’m a Care Advocate at GolderCare Solutions. At GolderCare, we solve long term care problems. As we approach the arrival of 2013, our office has received many calls reflecting the uncertainty of our times. Healthcare and tax reform seem to be the cause of s...
