It is estimated that by 2024, Social Security will be the primary source of income for 64 million people in the United States, with 3.3% of older adults never receiving benefits from the program. Why does this happen when Social Security is the primary financial safety net? We’ll explain why this happens and how it … Read more

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Our wet pattern with mild temps is likely to stick around to close out 2024. However, we are likely to see our pattern flip back to a cold pattern to kickoff 2025. The cold is likely to be prolonged for a couple of weeks (at least) thanks to a deep dip in the Jet Stream. … Read more

Even if you are not aware of it, the Fairness Act may affect you as a Social Security recipient. There will always be new rules and modifications, so keep up with them. Although specific new legislation ideas may not be implemented, they undoubtedly demonstrate lawmakers’ intentions toward the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its programs. … Read more

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On December 29, 2024, an Anne Arundel County Police Officer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence by a Maryland State Police Trooper in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. The driver was identified as off-duty, Corporal S. Dolan, a 10-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department assigned to the Bureau of Community Services.  Corporal Dolan has been administratively … Read more

As we have talked about, we are going to see a flip to a much colder pattern for (at least) the first half of January. This is thanks to a deep dip in the Jet Stream. This will lead to a prolonged cold blast with highs being stuck in the 30s. But… what about snow? … Read more

Another week marks the end of a fantastic year for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which assists the most vulnerable people in purchasing food at EBT-accepting stores. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is in charge of managing and ensuring that SNAP benefits are distributed to eligible citizens each month in Florida. The … Read more

CALIFORNIA, Md. – As the holiday season wraps up, counties across Southern Maryland are offering convenient options for residents to recycle their live Christmas trees. The recycling programs, which transform the trees into mulch, are designed to promote environmental sustainability and benefit local communities. St. Mary’s County Residents in St. Mary’s County can drop off … Read more

After our cold settles in late this week, we will see a system move east out of the Great Plains. There are several questions regarding this, which is expected 5-6 days out. With that said, this will bring the threat of some winter weather for early next week… It seems pretty likely that a system … Read more

It is well known that New Yorkers face high winter heating costs every year, but this time, a new stimulus check may help. To assist those in greatest need, the government provides a benefit that aims to alleviate the financial strain associated with having to pay to keep their homes warm during extremely hot weather, … Read more