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Gas prices in Michigan are down 5 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.27 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 1 cent less than this time last month and 15 cents less than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $34 for a full 15-...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
I’m hoping to make Valentine’s Day a special day since this past year has been so hard. I...
I know many people are frustrated and struggling right now. Some people have accepted this state wide shut down and have accepted that this is the new normal. It is not, in my opinion. The shut down has kept us boxed up and this is making most of us mentally lazy. The fake news keeps pouring in...
Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails.
One common tactic scammers use is posing as federal agents and other...
We are required to conduct continuing eligibility reviews for disabled beneficiaries every three years. This process requires that beneficiaries complete a Continuing Disability Review mailer to update information about their medical conditions and recent treatments.
We now offer an online option...
If you receive a Benefit Verification letter, sometimes called a “budget letter,” a “benefits letter,” a “proof of income letter,” or a “proof of award letter,” we have good news for you! A new standardized Benefit Verification letter is now available when you need proof of Social Security...
You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from a personal my Social Security account. Calling Social Security is rarely necessary once you have one. You can do much of your business with us online.
With your personal my Social Security account, you can:
• Request a...
Here’s good news for America’s approximately 70 million grandparents: A growing problem that has been bugging families since the advent of the digital photo revolution—“Where is the latest photo of my grandchild?”—may have a surprising solution thanks to two enterprising granddads, Silicon Valley...
When times are tough, it feels good to do what you can, and maybe spread a little added joy with the proceeds. For example, putting extra money in your pockets, while protecting the planet for generations to come.
Here’s How
If you find your utility bills are getting you down, particularly if your...
With day-to-day activities affected by the coronavirus, many people greatly reduced their spending. While saving money is great, a solid financial plan is even better. Here are hints on how:
1. Make a budget, but focus on the things that you can control. You can’t change your mortgage or rent...