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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1976

Page

10

That was no Social Security bonus in Caledonia

A man who turned 65 the month after his first Social Security check arrived says it wasn’t a bonus but Social Security saving itself a few Pucks by retiring him. His wife and daughter also received checks and the agent claimed the December payment would adjust. He questions the agency’s handling and portrays a botched start to retirement benefits.

Bob Walton I Caledonia, Minn Social Security C. K C.S.E Auahler Social Security Administration

Retiree Benefit Gap and Elder Care Dilemmas

A reader outlines how Social Security payments at 65 would be 93.5 percent of the 65 age benefit, using $200 monthly at 65 and $187 at 64 to show small losses scaled to millions. A Utah man with back injury sues for disability benefits, stressing medical proof and witness testimony, while a Florida letter discusses looming medical costs after savings and insurance lapse and owner rights, suggesting drastic asset shifts and risk, concluding with personal caution about end-of-life planning and love.

Worm farming boom pitched by S A Worm Garden founder

Samuel Chalam of S A Worm Garden promotes worms as a low cost startup with high returns. He cites quick bin growth, potential yearly revenue, and national sales. Free grower classes begin May 1 in Los Angeles and May 2 in Long Beach to teach worm farming and business setup.

Samuel Chalam S & A Worm Garden Chatam West Embassy Auditorium Los Angeles Edgewater Hyatt House Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach

You Should Know About Social Security Eligibility

A reader asks if 48 year old aunt can collect Social Security if unemployed. The answer: with 20 years worked you are likely fully insured. get a Social Security card from the Baltimore office, fill out the form, and mail it. In about a month you’ll receive a computerized summary of taxed earnings. if it shows no gaps, it confirms full insurance.

Tam Preach Shakopee Mion Social Security Administration Baltimore

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