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.
How much your monthly disability check will be depends on whether you'll receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSD is for workers who are insured under the Social Security retirement system.