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A Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) is a rule under SSI to help people with disabilities return to work. If you receive SSI or could qualify for SSI after setting aside income or resources so you can pursue—or achieve—a work goal, you could benefit from a PASS.
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People receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can obtain their new, standardized Benefit Verification letter by using their personal my Social Security account. You can use the letter as proof of income for loans, housing assistance, mortgage, and other verification purposes. ...
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The Social Security Administration announces that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2021. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2020. ...
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If you have a room or basement with a window that gets bright, indirect light with relatively cool temperatures (60-70 degrees is ideal), you can take cuttings from plants you’ve grown in containers or in your garden to root over winter. There are many plants that provide options for cuttings. Geraniums and coleus are two that are often recommended. Gryphon begonia and Wandering Jew root reliably. Taking cuttings is easy. Read on. ...
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There are many online sources for Social Security information, but you need to make sure you’re getting the right information. By using www.ssa.gov, you know that what you’re reading and watching is approved by Social Security experts and specifically created for you. Here are three resources where you can find valuable information about your Social Security benefits. ...
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You’ve probably grown a variety of herbs in containers or in your garden this summer and clipped them as needed for recipes. Now is the time to harvest your herbs and preserve them so you can have “fresh” herbs through the winter months, too. Read about methods of preserving herbs and some tips that will facilitate the process in this month’s Gardening Sweet Spots blog. ...
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No trick-or-treating this year? No problem! Grammy on the Go has terrific, creative options that will keep your grandchildren excited and happy with Halloween at home! ...
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Base your decision about when to apply for benefits on your individual and family circumstances. Would it be better for you to start getting benefits early with a smaller monthly amount for more years, or wait for a larger monthly payment over a shorter timeframe? The answer is personal and depends on several factors. Read on for the details. ...
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