6 Reasons China, Not Just Taliban, Benefits as US Exits From Afghanistan
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes The U.S. abandonment of Afghanistan presents an opportunity for China, but one that the communist regime likely will take cautiously. Beyond Afghanistan, a major Chinese propaganda organ already has used the U.S. defeat there to warn Taiwan (which the communist regime claims as part of China) and potentially other countries. […]
See how Social Security retirement benefits stack up globally – The Washington Post
The United States is facing a critical moment for Social Security: Latest projections suggest that the trust fund for this vast safety net for retirees and the disabled will be depleted in a decade, leading to steep cuts in benefits unless lawmakers act to increase funding, cut spending, or both. So far, neither Biden nor […]
South Korea’s supreme court upheld ruling that grants benefits to LGBT relationships
The supreme court of South Korea upheld a ruling on Thursday that granted spousal benefits to LGBT relationships. The country’s top court’s ruling allowed those in same-sex relationships to be eligible for state health insurance, Reuters reported. It was a reinforcement of a decision in 2023 by the Seoul High Court that declared an LGBT […]
The struggle of retirees living on Social Security Benefits – $1000 a month – La Grada EN
Slow Death social security is a concern for everyone, but most of all for those who depend on it for their survival. We have written many articles about the program ending no later than 2035 as it stands, but the reality is that this is not a political issue to be debated by both parties […]
Liz Weston: Social Security survivor benefits can start at age 60. But what happens if you remarry? – OregonLive
Dear Liz: My wife has been married for 15 years and is now 58, and I am 62. She is a military widow and was married to her previous husband for 17 years until his death. Since she married me, I don’t think she is eligible to receive a pension based on her deceased spouse’s […]
New benefits for retirees starting in 2025 – These are the changes planned by Social Security – La Grada EN
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Social Security Benefits The annual increase in COLA is perhaps one of the most important issues for retirees and Social Security recipients in general. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the largest nonpartisan senior citizens organizations in the United States, has provided updated estimates over the past few months. […]
The disability benefits application process just got a little easier thanks to SSA adjustments
Applicants will only need to submit five years of work history instead of the previous 15 years. (iStock ) The Social Security Administration (SSA) Adjusting the evaluation process To make it easier for Americans with disabilities to get the benefits they need. Typically, when an individual becomes disabled, the SSA provides benefits through the Social […]
Labor market keeps cooling as applications for unemployment benefits rise
While new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week, the number of unemployed people rose further toward the end of June to a 2-1/2-year high, reflecting a gradual cooling in the labor market. Weakening labor market momentum and fading inflationary pressures are likely to lead the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates later this […]
DC staring at $4.4 million penalty for errors in paying out SNAP benefits
The federal government is fining Washington, D.C., $4.4 million due to what it considers a higher-than-acceptable error rate in its payments to recipients of food assistance programs. It is the second year in a row that district officials have exceeded the error rate in processing benefits in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Department of […]
VA adjusts home loan benefits to help veterans buy a home in a difficult market
Veterans and active duty military members can now use their VA mortgage benefits to pay broker fees. (iStock ) Buying a home is more complicated and expensive than it’s been in years. Interest rates and home prices are high, and inventory is only slowly beginning to increase. To help eligible veterans and active-duty military fight […]