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Social Security Beneficiaries At Risk of Losing Payments due to Various Factors

New York, NY – A significant number of residents may face disruptions in their Social Security benefits this month, with some older beneficiaries potentially at risk of not receiving their monthly payments due to various factors such as disability or legal issues. The Social Security Administration continues to disburse payments to the majority of current beneficiaries but may halt payments for those no longer eligible. The SSA closely monitors eligibility criteria for benefit recipients, stopping …

Social Security Check Amounts: Factors Affecting Retirement Benefits Payments

Chicago, IL – Without the monthly benefits provided by Social Security, millions of retirees, survivors, and disabled individuals would struggle to keep up with rising costs and financial obligations. The upcoming Social Security checks are crucial for many beneficiaries, especially seniors who have claimed benefits since May 1997. These payments include a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), with the average payout expected to be around $1,900, ensuring recipients can meet their basic needs. As of September 2023, …

Investigation Unveils Surprising Factors in 2021 Surfside Condo Collapse Tragedy

Rescue teams in Surfside, Florida have been tirelessly working on investigating the 2021 condominium collapse that tragically claimed the lives of 98 individuals. Federal investigators have identified numerous potential points of failure in the building, honing in on specific issues such as structural failures in the swimming pool deck and columns supporting the tower. The catastrophic event unfolded in the early hours of June 24, 2021, when a portion of the Champlain Towers South building …

Maximum Social Security Payment Exceeds $4,000 for 2024: Factors to Consider for Retirement

Washington, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers millions of payments to beneficiaries annually, with most recipients being retirees. These payments are adjusted yearly by the cost of living adjustment (COLA) to combat inflation, which has seen a rise in the last 18 months. In 2024, the COLA was at 3.2%, resulting in an average retiree payment of around $1,830 per month, with the maximum payment surpassing $4,000. To receive the maximum benefit from …

Preterm births increase by 12 percent nationally, obesity and environmental factors at play

ATLANTA, Georgia – According to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national rate of preterm births increased by 12 percent between 2014 and 2022. This rise in preterm births has raised concerns among health experts and researchers due to the potential impact on maternal and infant health. Manisha Gandhi, chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, highlighted several factors that could be …

Social Security Timing Decision Influences by Psychological Factors: Study

Phoenix, Arizona – As retirement approaches, one of the biggest financial decisions for most Americans is when to start taking Social Security. The choice is between claiming the money as early as age 62, delaying until age 70, or somewhere in between. There are trade-offs with each decision, as claiming earlier means smaller monthly payments, while waiting results in larger payments but with a delay. A new study conducted by researchers at Cornell University and …