Archive for Retirement

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Help for Veterans and Surviving Spouses Whether you are a Veteran or family of a Veteran, you might have heard that obtaining benefits can be quite a task. The VA offers numerous services and programs but many vets are not aware that there are benefits available...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office REPLACEMENT OR CORRECTED SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Social Security offices are currently open only for in-person appointments for limited, critical situations, depending upon local office condi...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office Social Security offers Outreach to Vulnerable populations Social Security is here to help you with Social Security and Supplemental Security Income-related critical cases. If you are aware of someone who is in a dire...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SOCIAL SECURITY’S MANY ONLINE SERVICES There’s probably been a time in your life when you’ve wondered, “Can I do this online instead of visiting a Social Security office?” The answer is more than likely yes,...

  • Can Home Modifications  Keep You Independent? Can Home Modifications Keep You Independent?

    By Anne Coffman Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Making home modifications can help prevent falls, one of the leading causes of hospitalizations for people over 65. Modifications can range from low-cost adaptations to more expensive renovations. Simple modifications may include removing tr...

  • Dealing with Telephone or Email Scammers? Dealing with Telephone or Email Scammers?

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A recent article March 4, 2021 by Assistant Deputy Director of Social Security Administration really caught my attention and I thought it worth sharing with readers. Scammers are always finding new ways to steal y...

  • Your Advocacy Connection Your Advocacy Connection

    By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions Getting Your Ducks in Order Getting your “ducks in a row” or getting your “ducks in order” are fairly common phrases that can apply to almost any aspect of life. It can be used when coaching kids, when planning a vacation, when starting any project or ...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SOCIAL SECURITY AND WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month. Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years. Women have longer life expectancies th...