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Seeking Partnership with Not-For-Profits, Financial Institutions •March 2, 2016• Providing real, practical knowledge of personal finance is the goal behind an outreach program recently launched by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Known as the Illinois Financial Literacy Initiative (IFLI), the program aims to educate the public on finance basics, as well as assist in identifying financial products and resources that best suit their needs. IDFPR is seeking to partner with Illinois’ not-for-profits and financial institutions to facilitate the initiative throughout the state. “When individuals are provided a financial literacy foundation, they are more inclined to make … Read More

•March 2, 2016• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL Basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, which will culminate when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. Fans wait in eager anticipation to see whether their favorite team or alma mater will be included in the “final four.” While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has its own winning “final four” to help you this season. Now, let’s turn to the action! 1. The online services you can put into play with a my … Read More

•March 2, 2016• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past but on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. Ida May Fuller, born September 6, 1874, was the first American to receive a monthly Social Security benefit check. Along with Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins — who was instrumental in the creation of the Social Security Act — Ida May Fuller was one of the first famous women of Social Security. She received the check, amounting to $22.54, January … Read More