Columbus, OH

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An extra check is coming your way if you collect social security!

Social Security Recipients Can Expect to Receive an Extra Payment In August

The Motley Fool

A shakeup is coming to Social Security. See what's in store for 2025.

These 3 Social Security Changes Are Coming in January. Prepare Yourself Now.

The first round of August's Social Security checks went out last week and the next three are on the way. The time between the first and second payments is more than a week apart, and we'll let you know exactly when you can expect yours. If you're still waiting on your check from July, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

Social Security Payment August 2024: Will You Get a Check This Week?

Social Security benefits are on pace to get a below-average cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025

Social Security Benefits Get a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2025. But There Is a Big Problem for Retirees.

More than 50 million Americans receive Social Security retirement benefits. Most of these recipients are retirees who worked and paid Social Security taxes. But millions of dependents and survivors of retired workers, including spouses and ex-spouses, also receive a monthly benefit from Social Security. Spouses can collect Social Security benefits...

Divorce & Social Security Spousal Benefits

The US Sun

A RARE event will lead to some Americans receiving more Social Security payments this month - all because of a technicality in the system. The month of August comes with two checks for Social Security beneficiaries. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes payments on a regular schedule, providing Social Security...

Millions of Americans will score two checks up to $2,830 this month thanks to little-known Social Security rule

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

Whether you're collecting benefits now or not, it's time to prepare.

Prediction: These 3 Changes Are Coming to Social Security in 2025

Starting next month, changes will be noticeable in the monthly benefit distribution schedule for Social Security beneficiaries, especially those dependent on Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These adjustments mean recipients may receive payments earlier or later than they typically expect. As a result, it’s vital that all SSI beneficiaries adapt their budgeting strategies to accommodate these changes.

Adjustments to social security payment schedule incoming

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Unlock the mystery of Social Security benefits after a breakup. Discover if you can still claim your ex's benefits after their death.

Can You Collect Your Ex’s Social Security When They Die?

Buckeye Lake, OH

BUCKEYE LAKE, Ohio — AUGUST 17: A marijuana plant in a flowering room, August 17, 2023, at PharmaCann, Inc.’s cultivation and processing facility in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for Ohio Capital Journal. Republish photo only with original story.) Boston Grunkemeyer lined up in front of...

Recreational marijuana sales begin in Ohio

ABLE accounts provide a tax-advantaged way for disabled individuals to save money. Yet 10 years after Congress first created these accounts, many eligible individuals still aren't using them. Several new congressional proposals aim to raise awareness of the accounts and make it easier to put money in them. Congress enacted...

New bill proposals aim to make it easier for disabled individuals to save money

Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of the month can expect to receive their Social Security check in their hands by Aug. 14. The highest amount possible to receive is $4,873, reserved for the highest-income earners who retired at 70. However, a person is eligible to begin receiving payments when they turn 62, but one would only be eligible for up to $2,710.

Social Security update: First round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out in 17 days

Understanding the lives, challenges, and achievements of disabled individuals is crucial for fostering an inclusive society. Disabled people make up a significant portion of our global population, each with unique stories and experiences that deserve recognition and respect. This post aims to shed light on 18 compelling facts about disabled individuals, highlighting not only the obstacles they face but also their remarkable resilience and contributions to our communities. From debunking common myths to celebrating their successes, these insights offer a deeper appreciation for the diversity and strength within the disabled community. Join us as we explore these enlightening facts, aiming to promote understanding, empathy, and support for people with disabilities.

18 Facts About Disabled People

Missouri State

Boonville, MO

BOONVILLE – U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday that he will participate in moderated television debates with Democrat Lucas Kunce, but first he wants Kunce to agree to debate without moderators at the Missouri State Fair. In response, Kunce said he will take part in the Lincoln-Douglas style debate...

Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce remain at an impasse on Missouri U.S. Senate debates

SmartAsset

Yes, you can collect your spouse’s Social Security benefits before they retire - but there are specific conditions and limitations to consider. The primary requirement is that your spouse must be eligible for retirement benefits and have filed for them. If you are at least 62 years old, you may qualify for spousal benefits, which […] The post Can I Collect My Spouse’s Social Security Before They Retire? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

Can I Collect My Spouse's Social Security Before They Retire?

Arkansas State

Little Rock, AR

A Little Rock physician faces a hearing Thursday before the Arkansas State Medical Board over allegations of sexually abusing a former employee and improperly prescribing opioids to patients. Dr. Alonzo Williams, a gastroenterologist licensed in Arkansas since 1979, has been accused of a range of misdeeds over the past three...

Little Rock gastroenterologist has 30-year history of complaints against him, records show

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Financial Freedom Countdown

As we await the official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) numbers, the Senior Citizens League (TSCL) has revised its long-term Social Security COLA forecast for 2025 to 2.63%. While this is an increase from the June 2024 forecast of 2.57%, it might not be enough for seniors struggling to keep up with inflation.

Retirees Brace for 2025 Social Security COLA Forecast as a 2.63% Increase May Not Be Enough

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

NewsBreak

Senators urge better access to disability payments for Long COVID patients

People with symptoms of Long COVID attend a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on Long COVID in January. A group of senators...

Senators urge better access to disability payments for Long COVID patients

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