Archive for Retirement
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa SEASONAL WORK CAN EMPOWER YOU Soon after school begins in the fall, many businesses begin advertising for seasonal workers. It’s a good way for people to make some extra income during the busy holiday season or ease bac...
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A New Type of Home
Information from Friendship Manor Ron and Aldine didn’t think they were ready to move into a retirement community. But last fall, after being invited for a visit by some friends who live at the Manor, they attended the open house event and quickly changed their minds. “We came to the open hous...
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It’s Time
By Jan Rittmer Happy family of Ridgecrest Village Four years ago, being in our mid-seventies, able-bodied, active, and able to make our own decisions, my husband, Roger, and I moved from our long-time home into senior living. We left some things behind reluctantly, but we gladly abandoned the la...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa HELPING VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS Every year on Veterans Day, we honor the people who risk their lives to protect our freedom. Social Security honors veterans and active duty members of the military every ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Social Security Announces 2.8 Percent Benefit Increase for 2019 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 67 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2019, the Social Security...
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Let’s Celebrate National Family Caregiver Month
By Sheila Mooney Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging November is National Family Caregiver Month when we recognize and thank caregivers. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), caregivers average 24.4 hours per week of caregiving and, while the role is...
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Seven Ways Medicare will Improve in 2019
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the time during which people with Medicare can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each year Medicare plans typically change what they cost and cover. ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office WHY SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT IS IMPORTANT TO WOMEN Social Security plays an especially important role in providing economic security for women. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and ea...
