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.
Here's a look at how to predict how much you will get from Social Security in retirement. [See 10 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Checks .]. Consider the averages. In June 2011, the average Social Security benefit was $1,180.80 per month. The maximum possible benefit for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2011 is $2,366.But to get this amount, the worker would need to earn the maximum taxable amount, currently $106,800, each year after age 21.Familiarize yourself with the formula. Social Security benefits are calculated based on your 35 highest-earning years in the workforce, and are adjusted for inflation.n June 2011, the average Social Security benefit was $1,180.80 per month. The maximum possible benefit for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2011 is $2,366. But to get this amount, the worker would need to earn the maximum taxable amount, currently $106,800, each year after age 21. Familiarize yourself with the formula.