Lifestyles
The annual arrival of the flu season can put any parent on edge – wondering if there is something more behind a cough or if time will relieve a slight fever. Any loving parent would (and should) be concerned over suspected symptoms of the flu.
But it begs the question, at what point do your child...
(NAPSI)—According to Pew Research, every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old. And that will continue for the next 12 years, reaching 18 percent of the population by 2030. Americans 85 and older will triple in population by 2050.
With a rapidly aging population living longer than past...
Question: What are the requirements for receiving disabled widow’s benefits?
Answer: You may be able to get disabled widow(er)’s benefits at age 50 if you meet Social Security’s disability requirement. Your disability must have started before age 60 and within seven years of the latest of the...
Gas prices in Michigan slipped 11 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.58 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 1 cent less than this time last month and about 30 cents less than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $39 for a...
As Michigan farmers head to the fields between unrelenting rainfall events, many unfortunately will discover new record-low yields, if projections in the latest USDA October Crop Production Report for the state are realized.
Based on conditions as of October 1, USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service...
Sure, Halloween is fun and exciting for the kids, but it can also be stressful for parents. Follow these steps to ensure that everyone has a fun and safe time. Oh, and they’ll also get the best candy in the neighborhood. Blain’s Farm & Fleet is here with some Halloween safety tips to help you...
Every year on Veterans Day, our nation honors the people who risk their lives to protect our country. Social Security’s disability program is an important part of our obligation to wounded warriors and their families.
For military members who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource...
Question:
My father receives Social Security retirement benefits and I will be in charge of his estate when he dies. Should that occur, do I need to report his death to Social Security or will benefits automatically stop?
Answer:
When your father dies, please notify Social Security as soon as...
Gas prices in Michigan are down after jumping 13 cents to $2.71 per gallon on October 4. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.69 per gallon for regular unleaded, 7 cents more than a week ago and 1 cent more than this time last month. Despite the increase, drivers are still paying...