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Your Social Security benefit depends on three main factors. How much you earn during your career plays a pivotal role in your Social Security payout in retirement. Aiming for the maximum benefit might not be enough for a happy retirement. It takes a long career earning a high salary to...

Want the Max $4,873 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need.

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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

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There are plenty of six-figure jobs out there that don’t require you to become a medical doctor. Take a look at these jobs that make more than $100,000 a year.

11 Jobs With Six-Figure Salaries That Don’t Require a Medical Degree

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Don't just rely on Social Security to come through for you.

Social Security Benefits Will Increase in 2025 – but This Move Could Put More Money in Your Pocket Than Next Year's COLA

Families across America are set to get a financial boost. This comes from the government's new initiative. The Child Tax Credit program will hand out $300 every month. This effort aims to help low and moderate-income families. These funds are for critical needs like schooling and food. It's a key step in the nation's drive for economic stability.

Who's Eligible for the New Child Tax Credit Payments in America? Uncover If You Can Get $300 a Month!

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Millions of people who live with a serious disability can expect to see their August  Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $943, in just ten days. To qualify, one must be partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more, or […]

Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in ten days

Fortune

People very limited financial resources may qualify for Medicaid to help pay for health costs not covered by Medicare. Health care expenses often increase as people age, due to more health challenges and care needs. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. adults ages 65 and over...

Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid?

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for several changes in 2025 that will impact their monthly benefits. The most significant adjustment will be the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is estimated to be around 2.7% based on current inflation trends, according to the Senior Citizens League. However, higher-than-expected inflation could push this number even higher.

Social Security’s 2025 COLA estimate updated

If you've received Social Security payments before 1997, your July check should have already arrived. For other recipients expecting a check this month, we'll break down when you can expect your payment to come in below. If you're still waiting on your check from the month of June, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

Social Security Payment July 2024: Here's When Your Money Is Coming

Kentucky State

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Addiction Recovery Care, Kentucky's largest provider of drug and alcohol treatment, has offices and other facilities in Louisa, photographed June 27, 2024. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller) Kentucky’s largest provider of addiction treatment services, Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, is the subject of an FBI investigation into possible health...

Addiction Recovery Care says it’s cooperating with FBI investigation into possible fraud

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Social Security's tens of millions of beneficiaries are intently awaiting the October cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal. Although COLA forecasts are rapidly changing, they still point to a history-making increase in benefits come 2025. Unfortunately, COLAs haven't been keeping pace with the inflation retirees are contending with since this century began.

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Forecast Has Changed -- but a History-Making "Raise" Is Still Probable

Maine State

The government has issued $2 billion in payments to more than 43,000 farmers who suffered discrimination when they applied for USDA farm loans in the past, said President Biden on Wednesday. More than half of the recipients were producers in Mississippi and Alabama, who received a combined $905.5 million. Congress...

Biden announces $2 billion in USDA discrimination payments

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Anticipated Payments: SSI, SSDI, VA Benefits, and Stimulus Check in July 2024 Scheduled Payments for Retirees and SSI Recipients According to Tododisca, in July 2024 countless Americans are eagerly anticipating crucial payments from the Social Security Administration and other agencies which include SSI, SSDI, VA benefits and possibly a stimulus check. These payments serve as […]

$4.3 Billion in July: Crucial Payments from Social Security, SSI, SSDI, and VA Benefits Headed to Millions of Americans!

Take back control of your Social Security check with this one trick.

1 Little-Known Social Security Rule Could Boost Your Monthly Check Up to 26.7%, Even if You've Already Claimed Benefits

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When it comes to social security benefits, a few key factors impact how much financial assistance you'll receive. Here's what you need to know to maximize your benefits in 2024.

Age, lifetime income, and policy changes may impact how much you'll receive in Social Security benefits.

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Understanding the impact of the 2025 COLA increase on work credits for Social Security benefits, alongside potential tax changes like those proposed in “Project 2025”, is crucial for individuals planning their retirement to ensure eligibility and financial security. Understanding Work Credits for Social Security – What to Know About the 2025 COLA Increase According to […]

$1.1 Trillion in Social Security Benefits: Staying Ahead of the Curve with Work Credits and COLA Increases

Did you know that more than 13% of America’s civilian population is living with disabilities? That equates to an astounding 42.5 million people! A significant number of these individuals depend on the monthly stipends from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to meet basic needs like food, clothing, housing, and health care.

New payment system introduced for SSDI beneficiaries

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Using ARPA funds, state gives long-term care agencies a bonus to raise wages

Using federal pandemic relief money, the Evers administration will initiate a minimum fee schedule that will increase payments to home and community-based long-term care providers serving...

Using ARPA funds, state gives long-term care agencies a bonus to raise wages

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