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.
And the average monthly Social Security benefit for those 65 and older is $1,262. Many receive much less than that. According to the Social Security Administration, 53% of married couples and 74% of those unmarried receive 50% or more of their income from Social Security.