Weight down the cabbage. so that 1 to 2 inches of brine covers it. completely. Use a heavy plate or glass. lid that fits down inside the container. If you need extra weight, seal a glass. jar or jars filled with water and set. on top of the plate or lid.
According to the Social Security Administration, the current average Social Security benefit is a measly $1,269 -- and remember recipients paid into the fund and are being repaid their earnings in the form of barely livable retirement checks.
Exempt Amounts for 2016. We determine the exempt amounts using procedures defined in the Social Security Act. For people attaining NRA after 2016, the annual exempt amount in 2016 is $15,720. For people attaining NRA in 2016, the annual exempt amount is $41,880.