• COVID-19 Resources
  • About
  • Subscribe
  • Promotions
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • February 1, 2023

Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper

"THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964"

  • News
  • Editorials
  • Education
  • Urban Business
  • Health
  • Religion
  • Upcoming Events
  • Classifieds

Social Security Announces 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023

October 15, 2022

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced today. On … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cost Of Living Adjustment, Social Security

2023 Social Security Changes

October 15, 2022

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2021 through the third quarter of 2022, Social Security and Supplemental … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Income Tax Preparation, Social Security

U.S. Department of Education Acts to Protect Social Security Benefits for Borrowers with Disabilities

April 16, 2016

The U.S. Department of Education announced today a new process to proactively identify and assist federal student loan borrowers with disabilities who may be eligible for Total and Permanent … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Disability Benefits, Loan Forgiveness, Social Security, Student Loan Debt, Treasury Offset Program

Best ways to do business with Social Security

March 9, 2013

By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Many people save time by going online to take care of everyday tasks. For example, they shop online to avoid going to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Karyl Richson, Social Security

The Congressional Black Caucus reluctantly supports Senate Amendment HR 8

January 5, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC - CBC Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement this week on the CBC’s reluctant support of the Senate Amendment to HR 8: We, the members of the Congressional … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: American Opportunity Credit, Child Tax Credit, Congressional Black Caucus, Earned Income Tax Credit, Emanuel Cleaver, Emergency Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Gwen Moore, HR 8, Middle Class Tax Cuts, Senate Amendment, Social Security

Early applications taken for Energy Assistance

August 25, 2012

The regular season for Energy Assistance Program begins October 1. But some Milwaukee County households are being offered the chance to apply for the help before that date. Early applications for … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Energy Assistance, Social Development Commission, Social Security

Medicare Part B deadline approaching

February 3, 2012

By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Karyl Richson, Medicare, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Social Security

Governor’s changes to Homestead Credit will shrink money back to low-income seniors

February 3, 2012

Thousands of seniors soon will pay higher property taxes according to a report released this week by the Wisconsin Budget Project. The Homestead Credit, which puts money back into the pockets of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Homestead Credit, Low Income Families, Social Security, Tax Credits

A New Year resolution for consumers: Say ‘No’ to high-cost lending

January 5, 2012

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist The New Year’s tradition of making resolutions is sometimes an opportunity to turn dreams into specific goals and efforts - like losing pounds gained during … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Charlene Crowell, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, New Years Resolution, Payday Lending, Social Security, Title Loans

If it’s not .GOV, it’s not Social Security

September 10, 2011

By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI When you go on a road trip, you need to follow the signs to arrive at the right place. Going online can be very much … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Getting A Social Security Number, Karyl Richson, Misleading Advertising, Replacing A Social Security Card, Social Security, Updating A Social Security Card

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next Page »

View COVID-19 Resources

Become Our Fan On Facebook
Find Us On Facebook


Follow Us On Twitter
Follow Us On Twitter

Editorials

Lena Taylor
Lakeshia Myers
Rev Jesse Jackson Sr Ashanti Hamilton

Journalists

Mrinal Gokhale
Dylan Deprey
Karen Stokes
Hayley Crandall
Ana Martinez-Ortiz

Topics

Health Care & Wellness
Climate Change
Upcoming Events
Obituaries
Milwaukee NAACP

Politicians

Pres. Barack Obama
Gwen Moore
Tom Barrett
Milele A. Coggs
Spencer Coggs

Classifieds

Job Openings
Bid Requests
Req Proposals
Req Quotations
Apts For Rent

Contact Us

Milwaukee Courier
2003 W. Capitol Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53206
Ph: 414.449.4860
Fax: 414.906.5383

Copyright © 2023 · Courier Communications | View Privacy Policy | Site built and maintained by Farrell Marketing Technology LLC
We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, click here.