Photo by goodluz / Shutterstock.com Deciding when to take Social Security is complicated in the best of times. But it can be even more difficult in the midst of a pandemic. The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in changes that might influence everything from your decision on when to claim benefits …
Read More »Why These 2 S’poreans Launched A “Social Kitchen” Hiring Needy Workers During COVID-19
“We’re not just a cloud kitchen. We’re a social kitchen,” says Alvin Yapp, co-founder of The Social Kitchen. Launched last Saturday (August 1), the social enterprise opened its flagship kitchen at the Y cafe in YMCA at Orchard Road. They are dubbed Singapore’s first social enterprise cloud kitchen, which provides …
Read More »This Type of Social Security Benefit Is Often Overlooked
Photo by CGN089 / Shutterstock.com Social Security recipients who have lost a spouse may be eligible for a higher monthly payout if they switch to survivor’s benefits. But many recipients are unaware of this fact. That ignorance could cost them tens of thousands of dollars over the course of their …
Read More »We Could See 25 More Accredited Social Enterprises In M’sia At The End Of This MaGIC Bootcamp
“MaGIC are passionate advocates of social entrepreneurship because we’ve seen the transformative powers of entrepreneurs that are guided by altruistic compasses.” This was said by Malaysian Global Innovation & Creative Centre’s (MaGIC) CEO Dzuleira Abu Bakar at the kick-off ceremony for the Social Entrepreneurs – Transformation, Innovation & Acceleration (SEtia) …
Read More »Cinemas Have Reopened With Social Distancing Rules – How Will It Affect The Movie Experience?
Cinemas in Singapore have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 26, casting a dry spell for movie-goers and cinema operators alike. However, film buffs can finally rejoice as cinemas have reopened this week. Operators like Cathay and Golden Village (GV) have reopened on July 13, …
Read More »10 States With the Biggest Average Social Security Check in 2020
Photo by Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Retirees depend mightily on Social Security payments These stipends make up 50% or more of income for about half of seniors, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says. About one-quarter of seniors depend on Social Security for at least 90% of their income. …
Read More »Why ‘Social Distancing’ Might Not Protect You From the Coronavirus
Photo by Kzenon / Shutterstock.com Simply maintaining a “safe” social distance of 6 feet may not be enough to prevent infection with the coronavirus, according to a group of 239 scientists from 32 different countries. The scientists are concerned that health experts are not adequately addressing the danger of airborne …
Read More »Social media must add a do-not-track option for images of our faces
Facial recognition systems are a powerful AI innovation that perfectly showcase The First Law of Technology: “technology is neither good nor bad, nor is it neutral.” On one hand, law-enforcement agencies claim that facial recognition helps to effectively fight crime and identify suspects. On the other hand, civil rights groups …
Read More »10 Things That Can Ding Your Social Security Payments
SUPERMAO / Shutterstock.com You’ve worked hard for Social Security retirement benefits, and you probably want every dollar you’re entitled to receive. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that there are reasons why your Social Security payments could decrease. Many are in your control, but some are not. Keep reading to find …
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