As December approaches, millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are looking forward to some important changes in their payments. These extra payments are a much-needed financial boost for seniors, people with disabilities, and other qualifying individuals. The end of the year brings many financial opportunities, but it’s important to understand exactly when...
The conversation about raising the retirement age in the U.S. has been a heated topic in 2024. With the Social Security Administration (SSA) predicting its funds could run dry by 2035, many lawmakers are looking for solutions to keep the program afloat. One of the most talked-about proposals is raising the minimum retirement age. Proponents...
The Social Security Fairness Act is at risk of failing if the Senate doesn’t vote on it soon. This bill, aimed at helping public sector workers like teachers, firefighters, and police officers, was passed by the U.S. House in November but hasn’t been voted on by the Senate. If it doesn’t pass by year-end, it...
We’re just weeks away from the new Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025 coming into effect. Starting in January, millions of Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.5% increase in their monthly payments. Though lower than the COLA for the past two years, this adjustment aims to help beneficiaries keep up with rising costs....
(CBS DETROIT)On Wednesday morning, a house fire claimed the life of a 61-year-old man from Orion Township. Around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Orion Township Fire Department arrived on the scene of a fire in the 2400 block of Indianwood Road. Firefighters were notified that there was a trapped person in the basement of the...
(CBS DETROIT) Some neighborhood groups are working to get folks off the streets and into the heat as the weather approaches freezing. “Put your feet underneath there,” Stephanie Taylor advised while assisting a person in wrapping a blanket around herself. Taylor is the outreach manager for Covenant House Michigan. She goes around the neighborhood looking...
CBS Detroit, Canon Township, MichiganOver the weekend, a rare Krugerrand coin was dropped in a red kettle in Canton Township, according to the Salvation Army. According to the Salvation Army, a contributor encouraged others who had coins to donate by giving away their final Krugerrand coin. In response to the request, one donor placed their...
(CBS DETROIT) Students at Eastern Michigan University will be able to take part in a virtual program centered around climate change as part of the global Climate Entrepreneurship Exchange program. According to a news release, undergraduates from four Michigan colleges and three North African nations will participate in the initiative. In addition, there are institutions...
Will Johnson, a cornerback from Michigan, and Mason Graham, a defensive tackle, have both entered the NFL draft. One day after Graham announced he would also forgo his senior year with the Wolverines, Johnson announced his intention to enter the draft on Wednesday. It is anticipated that both preseason All-America selections will be selected in...
(CBS DETROIT)On Wednesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office distributed something besides tickets. On Wednesday, Sheriff Raphael Washington and his deputies gave drivers $250 Kroger gift cards, transforming traffic stops into Santa stops. “I’m like why is he stopping me?” Reggie, a motorist who was pulled over by police for a gift card, stated. This additional...