# Social security benefits
74-Year-Old Florida Social Security Recipient Relies on $19 in Food Assistance
A 74-year-old woman living in Florida who receives social security benefits has been surviving on just $19 in food assistance per month as she struggles to make ends meet. The elderly woman, Mrs. Reynolds, who recently had taken a part-time cashier's job at a local Walmart, worries about continuing to afford her basic expenses while receiving a little over $700 in monthly checks from the SSA.
74 Year Old New York Woman One of Thousands to Have SSI Benefits Slashed After Inaccurate Property Ownership Accusations
Each year tens of thousands of individuals become qualified to receive SSI benefits from Social Security Administration. One stipulation to continue receiving them is to report all earnings and property value held in assets, whether monetary or physical.
Social Security Will Run Dry by 2034 According to Report
The Social Security Trust Funds will become "depleted" by 2034 according to a recent report by its Trustees. This is one year earlier than projected last year, according to a press release on Aug. 31 by the Social Security Administration.
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87 Year Old Woman's Social Security Benefits Denied Until She Turns 100 Years Old Citing $237,000 in Overpayments
Social Security benefits were meant to be a safety net for people who have reached retirement age, survived a loved one, or encountered debilitating illnesses. The average American receives between $700 and $3345 monthly depending on their lifetime contributions and other factors.