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.
The maximum Social Security benefit in 2018 Based on the formula above, the maximum primary insurance amount, or the benefit a retiree could receive at full retirement age, would be $2,788 per month, or $33,456 per year.