teejay53

hi all; in answer to the following: If I understand this correcctly, she is spending approx. $15,000 for these houses, total, correct? only adding her name to the deed to be responsible for little houses when her friend passes away. She is not "making" any money (at this time), correct? no money what so ever. So, she is not going to be showing any "income" for quite some time, correct? no income until and if he passes away before her. also if he sells houses before he dies no income from that either. So, No, it (the house deal) will not affect ANY of her current income. i really appreciate all your help as will she. looking forward to your response. teejay

she is getting social security retirement from her deceased hubby ... she told me.

when you say "earned income" ... you mean rental payment or some sort of income from houses? she told me she is only adding her name to the deed as joint tenancy so if her partner dies before her, she can dispose of the properties without his family being involved. is there a form i can tell her that she needs to do showing she gets no money value from these little houses, only when and if he dies before her? thank you, tj

hi all; i was asked a question by someone and i can't find the answer online. hopefully you can help me with it. a lady i was talking to about a week ago asked me this. she gets dic from the va and social security retirement. she has the opportunity to buy 3 cheap houses with a partner (somewhere around $5,000 each) will this make her dic stop or decrease it or change her retirement? the houses are in missouri and she lives in oklahoma. i am hoping someone can help me with this question so i can share it with her. thank you for your help. tj

hi all; i found this and thought it may be of interest to all. everyone have a nice weekend - teejay --------------------------------------------------------------------- VA will stop issuing paper checks - 2013 On March 1, 2013, VA will stop issuing paper checks to comply with Department of Treasury policy. Veterans and other beneficiaries who do not have electronic payments for their federal benefits by that time will receive their funds via a pre-paid debit card. Called the Direct Express card, it is issued by Commercial Bank as the financial agent of the U.S. Treasury. As a prelude to going to totally paperless payments, those receiving VA compensation or pension benefits for the first time after May 1, 2011 will automatically receive the benefits electronically. Anyone already receiving federal benefit payments electronically will be unaffected by the changes. To learn more about the federal government’s switch to direct deposit – or to change VA benefits to direct deposit — visit www.GoDirect.org. Information about the federal government’s “Go Direct” campaign is also available at 1-800-333-1795. Along with payments for VA benefit, the change will also affect recipients of payments from Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Railroad Retirement Board, and Office of Personnel Management. -From the VA ------------------------------------------ here is the link for this: http://www.veteranstoday.com/2011/01/03/va-will-stop-issuing-paper-checks-2013/

thank you for your help. teejay

are there advantages to being a member of this organization? teejay

Are you a member of Gold Star Wives? i am not sure what this is?

hi all; has anyone heard that gates is submitting that retirees and survivors will pay a higher premium for their medical tricare coverage. someone told me the increase has been here all along. your input would be appreciated. have a great day, teejay

hi all; i called the va representative and was told auto deposits for va checks will be on this coming thursday - dec 30. thought you might like to know. happy new year to all. teejay

thank you very much for your help. can i have the web address of the ebenefits site. all of you have a safe and happy new year. teejay

hi all; another little question. not really a big question. does anyone know va checks will be received this friday, since saturday is new year or on monday. again, thank you for your help. teejay have a happy new year.

thank you for your help. teejay

hi all; does anyone know the answer to this: is dic raised automatically at certain times or is it connected to the cola increase? another question for me to ponder. thank you for your help. happy holidays. teejay

i researched tricare and tricare covers the eye exam (i exam every 2 years) but not the glasses. happy holidays, teejay

i found i was eligible for tricare prime for $19 a month and it pays almost everything, very little left to pay. i do not think it has eye care benefits (exams, glasses, etc). here is the link for the explanation of the military tricare plans available: http://www.humana-military.com/south/bene/tricare-plans.asp happy holidays to all. teejay

thank you for your help. have a happy and safe holiday. teejay

thank you all for your advise. happy holidays! teejay

thank you all for your advice. have a happy and safe holiday! teejay

thank you all for your advise. happy holidays. teejay

i forgot i live in oklahoma, i do not know if it makes a difference which state i live in?

hi all; i have another question which i am stressing a lot over (as always ... of course). i have several creditors that will not do even talk abt pmt arrangements. the bills totaled are abt $3,800. i do not nowhere near have that much to pay them in a lump sum. can they garnish my dic and social security disability checks? if they beat me to the bank i would not be able to pay my rent and utilities. again i thank all of you for your help. have a happy holiday. teejay

i found this on the web and thought it would be of interest to all: The Seniors Protection Act of 2010 will provide a $250 payment to about 54 million Social Security recipients. Congressman Pomeroy introduced the bill, H.R. 5987, in July, and has since worked to ensure that this bill will be enacted before the end of the year. Congressman Pomeroy received assurances today from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Ways and Means Chairman Sander Levin that this bill will be brought to the House floor and passed when the House reconvenes in November visit here to read full article: http://www.savingtoi...l-security.html My link

thank you for all your help with this question. teejay53

thank you for your help. i will tell her.