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Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources. A child must meet certain medical requirements to be considered disabled under Social Security rules. Read on for the details. ...
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On Memorial Day, the nation honors military service members who have given their lives for our country. The benefits provided by the Social Security Administration can help the surviving families of deceased military service members, wounded warriors and retiring veterans. We honor and thank the veterans who bravely served and died for our country and the military service members who serve today. ...
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Many people live their life’s mission while others wish they had. If you turn what you love into what you do, you have a greater chance of living your mission in life. At a minimum, at least you will be happy. So how do you live life’s mission? ...
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You’ve heard “his eyes were bigger than his stomach” being said about someone piling more food on a plate than could be eaten. That could also be said for gardeners who have the problem of buying more plants than they have space for. If you find yourself in that predicament, here are some suggestions to help you find homes for all those extras you couldn’t resist. ...
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There is growing evidence that links our brain performance and function to the foods we eat. The U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Mediterranean diet as the world’s “Best Diet” for the past four years. Keep in mind that moving the body daily and staying connected with others is part of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Our mind, body and spirt all contribute to our brain wellness. ...
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Over the past century, much of our society has evolved attitudes and language related to aging that emphasize loss and decline rather than growth and possibility. That is tragic. But it’s also not my problem.
What is my problem is the set of personal attitudes I develop about my own potential — despite my age — and the actions that I take to make the very most of each and every day of my life.
How do I look beyond the limitations to see the possibilities? Am I in it for life — all of it? ...
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You've got questions about retirement and Social Security. Brandon P. Smith has the answers. As author of Boomer’s Social Security & You blog, Brandon is a public affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration, based in Cleveland. In this video, he demonstrates expertise, ease and humor as he fields interview questions from Boomer editor Marie Elium. ...
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Scammers are using the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to file fraudulent unemployment claims, often using someone else’s identity; sometimes someone who is receiving or applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Remember that scammers always look for a chance to exploit your fears. Don’t fall for their tactics — and guard your personal information. ...
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