Archive for Retirement
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Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. On average, Social Security retirement b...
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Health Insurance in Retirement
By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor RJS and Associates, Inc. craig@craigschillig.com At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is your goal, and this can ...
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Social Security Commissioner Visits West Virginia Field Office to See Customer Service Improvements in Action
Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano recently visited the Social Security field office in Charleston, West Virginia with Senator Shelley Moore Capito to observe the significant progress the agency has achieved in improving the customer experience using new technology ...
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Social Security and Medicare 2025 Trustees Reports: It’s Time to Address Funding Concerns
By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor RJS and Associates, Inc. craig@craigschillig.com Each year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds provide detailed reports to Congress that track the programs' current financial condition and proje...
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Aging and You
By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Planned Giving: Making an Impact This November How Thoughtful Contributions This Season Can Shape the Future As November arrives, many individuals and organizations reflect on gratitude, generosity, and legacy. The season is synonymous ...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems Fall Safety By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Fall is here—and with it come two important safety reminders: Fire Safety and Falling Safety. Fire Safety at Home Back in my school days, October was Fire Protection Month. Every s...
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Aging and You
What’s New at Ridgecrest By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village In 1966, Ridgecrest Village, a faith-based senior retirement community, opened its doors on a 22-acre campus in Davenport. From the very beginning, Ridgecrest became a provider of choice for older adults, and i...
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Celebrating Assisted Living
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche As October settles in, we say goodbye to summer and embrace all the Fall season has to offer. We enjoy football games, bonfires and s'mores, mums and the beauty of the changing leaves giving...
