In Detroit, a tragic shooting left one person dead in a neighborhood that has been grappling with increasing safety concerns. Authorities are investigating the incident, but details remain scarce. The community is in shock, with residents calling for swift action to address violence in their area. Police have increased patrols to reassure the public and...
Social Security is more than just a retirement plan for individuals. For married couples, it offers additional financial support through spousal benefits. These benefits allow one spouse to claim Social Security based on their partner’s work record. Here are four essential things retired couples need to understand about spousal Social Security benefits. 1. When Can...
The U.S. Senate has advanced a significant bill to improve Social Security benefits for thousands of public service workers and retirees in Connecticut. On Wednesday, lawmakers voted to move forward with the “Social Security Fairness Act,” a bipartisan effort to repeal two long-standing provisions that have reduced benefits for certain workers. This decision follows overwhelming...
In just a few weeks, retirees will start receiving their first Social Security payments for 2025, including the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 2025 COLA will increase the average monthly Social Security check to $1,976. While this is a boost, it’s smaller than what many retirees were hoping for, especially after receiving higher increases in...
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries are set to receive their December retirement checks soon. The final round of payments, worth up to ₹4,873 for those who retire at the age of 70, will be sent out in just five days, on Tuesday, December 24. This date has been adjusted because December 25 is a federal...
Legislation aimed at expanding Social Security benefits to millions of Americans cleared a significant procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. The bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act, now moves to a key vote on Thursday, with limited time remaining in the current congressional session. The Bill’s Progress In a bipartisan effort,...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is gearing up to send Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks for January 2025. Eligible recipients can expect their payments, worth up to $943 for individual filers, to arrive in just 12 days. When Will the Payments Arrive? SSI payments will be issued on December 31, 2024. This aligns with the...
Severe weather can cause significant damage to communities, often leading to the loss of food for many households. If you’re a recipient of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Oregon and lost food due to a natural disaster like floods, storms, or power outages, you might be eligible for SNAP replacement benefits in 2024....
As December 2024 approaches, many Americans are eagerly waiting for the financial relief promised through $1,600 stimulus checks. While there is no federal program issuing these payments right now, several states have introduced their own programs to support residents. These state-driven initiatives are especially important in today’s economy, as many face challenges due to rising...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends payments to millions of Americans each month. These payments mostly go to retired workers, individuals with disabilities, or people with low incomes who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Surprisingly, immigrants in the U.S. can also receive these payments. The “7-year rule” is a policy that allows non-citizens to...