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.
Benefit Reduction. You may experience a reduction in your Social Security check if you work after tapping your retirement benefits. As of July 2011, if you are under normal retirement age, the annual earnings limit stands at $14,160. For every additional $2 you earn, the SSA deducts $1 from your benefit check.