As if being a teacher wasn't hard enough. Turns out you could lose your Social Security benefits if you turned to teaching. picked by suebe 6 months ago

Minnesota National Guard troops have to be deployed 730 days to qualify for GI bill education benefits. Their orders were written for 729 days! picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Husbands living in a "harem" with multiple wives have been cleared to claim state benefits for all their different partners. A Muslim man with four spouses - which is permitted under Islamic law - could receive £10,000 a year in income support alone. He could also be entitled to more generous housing and council tax benefit, to reflect the fact his household needs a bigger property. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

This senator has been holding up consideration of S 1963, the Veterans' Caregiver and Omnibus Health Benefits Act of 2009 because of concerns over unfunded benefits picked by bcgrote 2 weeks ago

US dark chocolate sales are anything but bittersweet, as its much-touted health benefits and mass marketing introduced by companies such as Hershey Co. and Lindt & Sprungli Co. Plc. turn the product into a popular, guilt-free indulgence. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Beans are an inexpensive and delicious food that you will want to keep stocked in your pantry because of their numerous health and longevity benefits. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

McCain's version of taxes on health benefits was twisted and he was nearly burned in effigy by Obama and his supporters. Obama's administration has been discussing taxing health benefits for some time now - however union members who helped get him elected (and have some of the most extensive benefits) will be exempt from such taxes. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Two stories combined. 1) When McCain talked about taxing health benefits (while giving tax credits - all to pay for reduced health care costs), Obama and the media tore into him for political gain. Now Obama is okay with such taxes. 2)McCain said our economy was fundamentally okay. Obama and the media tore into him for political gain. Obama says the same thing and He is Praised. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago

After a son died in the Trade Tower attack, the mother and father are fighting over millions of dollars of benefits paid to survivors. The father had barely seen his son in 30 years. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

Elderly people in Tokyo who hand in their drivers' licences are set to be rewarded with special benefits - including meal discounts and higher interest rates. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Idle ba****ds!

More with a photo - picked by topofall 8 months ago

Because heavy metal dominates so many aspects of his life, the Employment Service has agreed to pay part of Tullgren's salary.(rock on, dude) picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Two brothers, one a fireman and one a heavy equipment operator have fought for work-related benefits from the city of Chicago, but to see why their cases are news, you need to know why they no longer work for the city. picked by bingo 9 months ago

Just about every month -- if not every week -- a new study emerges touting the health benefits to be gained from a daily glass of wine or a pint of dark beer. picked by blindworld 1 month ago

A U.S. appeals court says a California girl conceived from the frozen sperm of a dead man cannot receive his pension benefits. picked by drogue 5 months ago

The small town in northern Indiana has been hit hard by recent layoffs, with Amish factory workers hurting especially. While the Amish church usually does not encourage the use of government aid, church leaders are now permitting members to collect on unemployment benefits, if absolutely necessary. picked by suebe 7 months ago

You've been laid off, but you figure unemployment will get you through the time you need to find a job. That is true unless you work for a company that claims "religion" status. They don't have to pay the taxes everyone else does - including unemployment taxes which means you're out on the street. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

The 73 year old who danced on the popular TV talent show has had the allowance he received for a leg injury suspended. He is currently being investigated by the Department for Work and Pensions. picked by makuus 5 months ago

Can two people have sex and still remain "just friends?" A recent study found that 60 percent of college students have been in a "friends with benefits" relationship, but that the possibility for romantic feelings — and a lack of communication — can complicate such an arrangement.

*I need more friends* picked by kakana 8 months ago

A "blind" Swede has been ordered to repay 10 years worth of disability payments after his third driving mishap, it was reported Friday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago