Review Your Social Security Statement
“Social Security is going to run out in the next twenty years.” “Social Security is the biggest ponzi scheme ever created.” “Social Security is something no one needs to think about since it doesn’t really affect us.”
Chances are, most of you have heard of at least one of these statements in your lifetime. In fact, you probably agree with at least some of those broad statements. Regardless of what any of your views are, one thing is clear, whether you like it or not 6.2% of every paycheck you receive while working will go directly into the OASDI program. Over time, the amount that is taken out of your paychecks add up to thousands of dollars. Especially in a prolonged recession, because so much money is at stake it is imperative that we pay attention to what our money is going into. Like any major investment, everyone should know what they are investing in and what the estimated end result will be. This article will answer what a Social Security Statement is, who can receive it, what the Social Security Administration (SSA) says about it, and specifically, what you should not forget to think about when reviewing your Statement.
Who receives a Statement?
SSA will automatically send you a pamphlet entitled, “Social Security Statement” several months before your birthday each year if you are at least 25 years old. If you have not received your statement and want one, you can request one from SSA and they will mail one out to you.
What is your Social Security Statement? Read more…
Categories: Healthcare Systems Tags: Disability, family, OASDI program, retirement, Social Security, Social Security Administration, SSA
Anti-Aging Eye Products
Once upon a time, antiaging eye products such as eye creams were completely unheard of. The concept of trying to reverse the aging process or putting on any type of beautifying cream was simply out of the question. As time progressed, technology began to keep up with the desires of consumers and started producing all manner of creams and solvents in order to help the fairest of the sexes achieve perfection. Unfortunately, a lot of these anti-aging eye products such as eye creams were little more than smoke and mirrors, often causing more damage than they cured. With these types of products available, women began to become a large portion of the consumer society, purchasing products that were intended to help them reverse the aging process, beautify their skin and look their best.
Fortunately, as time passed, the formulation and propagation of these types of products became a little bit safer and a lot more effective. During the colonial ages, makeup and beautifying products were generally limited to juices and berries and all manner of coloring agents found in every possible corner of the world. Mixed with lead, arsenic, unidentified products and even plain old common mud from the yard, these different types of anti-aging creams and products were simply all that was available to women of the age. In the modern day, the amount of different antiaging eye products are staggering. Made from a variety of organic and inorganic products, there is literally no end to the eye creams and rejuvenation potions that can be found almost anywhere in any developed nation. Read more…
Categories: Anti Aging Tags: Beauty, Eco Friendly, Environmental, family, Health, Make, organic, Spa, Sunscreen
Reasons for breast enlargement
Is an operation to increase the size of the breasts? This is usually achieved by placing an artificial implant under the skin or muscle of the chest. Breast enlargement surgery is a procedure that has become increasingly common amongst many women, and people have this surgery for a number of reasons. Many opt for breast enlargement surgery simply as a matter of personal taste. They may feel uncomfortable because they feel that their bust is too small, and in a society where a big bust line seems to be the in thing they are prepared to go the extra mile to compete. Some women opt for breast enlargement surgery because they want to go into a particular profession, such as modeling, exotic dancing, etc. and they feel that a larger bust will help. Others have breast enlargement surgery for less superficial reasons, perhaps due to differently sized breasts or to correct the breast volume after pregnancy.
Reasons for breast enlargement
Aesthetic or cosmetic reasons for breast enlargement include:
Feeling that the breasts are simply too small or out of proportion
Loss of breast volume after pregnancy
Difference in size between the two breasts
Breast size that has reduced after losing weight Read more…
Categories: Plastic Surgeries Tags: family, Health Fashion
What Leads To Drug Addiction?
Why do some people choose to use drugs when they’re so bad for you? The causes of drug addiction are as varied as the amount of drugs that are available for use – both legally and illegally. There is no one cause for drug addiction just like there is no consistent profile of a drug user.
People who have a history of drug use or abuse in their families are at risk for drug addiction problems. It has been proven that children of alcoholics will exhibit addictive tendencies. Children of alcoholics or drug users generally have low self-esteem and see their parents escaping from problems using drugs. When they see this, their minds say that this is the way to act and they themselves become users.
There is also a biological basis for causing drug addiction. Drugs alter the brain’s chemicals and the way the brain functions. Drug addiction creates dependence in the brain by changing the brain’s reward functions – the part that reinforces certain behaviors.
Categories: Drug Abuse Tags: Addiction, condition, Disease, drug, family, fitness, Health, illness, Self-help, Treatment
Cancer Support – Combating Fatigue by Eating Well
One day when I was feeling tired, I reached for a fresh orange. I had not eaten any fresh fruit in a long while. Immediately upon eating that orange, I felt a surge of energy. Wow, I thought, food really affects my energy level. Later, I happened to be chatting with a man who wanted to recruit me for marketing a certain kind of berry that was supposed to make you super energetic. I thought to myself, that berry juice is expensive and the orange I just ate has the same fantastic qualities. I wondered, do people need to pay a lot for a product to believe in its amazing healthful effects? Simply eating fresh fruits and vegetables will recharge your batteries as well as or better than many “magical cure” food products.
The foods you eat are very important for combating fatigue, especially with the added demands on your time and energy related to cancer in the family. When you feel like you can’t possibly do one more errand or talk to one more doctor, energy foods will give your body and mind a boost, and even make you feel optimistic.
