A new policy from the Social Security Administration (SSA) went into effect on August 1st to allow foster youth of all ages with disabilities to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits six months before they leave care. This policy will remain in effect for one year, after which SSA will evaluate its success and make […]

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Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is looking to expand her mark in the food and beverage industry. According to reports, Winfrey filed paperwork to trademark a new collection of bottled drinks and food. The line will feature coconut water, energy drinks, lemonade, and bottled water. Other products include spices, baked goods, dairy, meat, fish, preserved food […]

Here is the list of the 5 changes coming in 2015: Bigger Payments Higher Tax Cap Larger Earnings Limits Your statements in the Mail The Maximum benefit increases Today, the Social Security Administration announced on that the social security recipients will receive a 1.7 percent increase on their 2015 checks. The 1.7 percent increase will be […]