If there is one thing constant about Social Security, it is change. Here is what you need to know about Social Security in 2019. The Good News: 1) 2019 will have the largest Cost-of-Living Adjustment increase since 2012 Legislation enacted in 1973 provides for Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in order to … [Read more...] about 7 Social Security Changes in 2019
Changes to Social Security – 7 Things You Need to Know in 2019
If there is one thing constant about Social Security, it is change. At a time when Seniors need all the help they can get, we put together this list of what you need to know for 2019. Positive Changes to Social Security: 1) 2019 will have the largest Cost-of-Living Adjustment increase since 2012 Legislation enacted in 1973 provides for Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) to … [Read more...] about Changes to Social Security – 7 Things You Need to Know in 2019
Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program
What is the Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program? The Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program provides financial benefits to unemployed workers who meet state eligibility requirements. During 2017, 5.7 million claims were paid, representing $29.9 billion in benefits. Benefits are based on a percentage of an individual’s earnings over the most recent 52-week … [Read more...] about Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA) was enacted to allow the Federal Government, through the Secretary of the Treasury, to purchase mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, and other assets in danger of foreclosure. The purpose was to mitigate problems arising from a growing financial crisis by restoring liquidity to … [Read more...] about Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
The Agricultural (Farm) Act: History and Changes
The Agricultural (Farm) Act: History and Changes President Roosevelt signed the Agricultural Adjustment Act in 1933, creating the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Agricultural support was designed to protect farmers against fluctuations in prices, revenues, and yields. Moreover, the Agricultural Act, and its governing body, subsidize conservation efforts, insurance … [Read more...] about The Agricultural (Farm) Act: History and Changes