Raising the Taxable Maximum Won’t Save Social Security
On June 9, the Social Security Administration released its annual trustees report, which found that America’s most important support program...
Why Doesn’t My Social Security Record Show All My Military Earnings? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: When I look at my earnings on my Social Security account, I see that in 1955 and 1956 have no earnings....
New from SSA: 5 Important Social Security Updates You Shouldn’t Miss
AMAC’s partnership with the Social Security Administration gives us access to the agency’s Monthly Information Package (MIP), a collection of...
When Should My Wife Claim Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: We could use guidance on optimum dates for my spouse to begin taking Social Security (SS). She doesn’t...
Delivering on a Promise to America’s Seniors – AMAC Magazine Exclusive
AMAC Magazine Exclusive - By Gerry Hafer Honoring mature Americans has been integral to AMAC’s organizational mission since its formation....
Social Security’s New Warning About Fraud and Identity Theft
Earlier this week, Social Security Administration (SSA) officials announced participation with federal partners in commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness...
Why Don’t They Just Create Individual Social Security Accounts? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Regarding Social Security’s financial issues, three people contributing to Social Security for every one beneficiary sounds to me...
Social Security’s Financial Picture Continues Its Downward Trajectory
$200 Billion Drop in OASI Reserves Brings Insolvency Closer The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report hit the street this week...
AMAC’s Partnership with Social Security Administration: An Evolving Collaboration
Over the past few months, AMAC and Social Security Administration (SSA) officials have interacted extensively in an ongoing collaboration that...
Why Don’t We Have a Minimum Social Security Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I think we should have a Social Security baseline of $2,500 for each person. When I retire, my...
Why Can’t I get a Lump Sum Death Benefit from my Wife? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My wife passed away in September 2025 at age 64. We had been married for 43 years and...
I’m being Released from Incarceration – What Are My Social Security Options? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: In a previous column, you wrote about people who filed for Social Security late in life. I am currently incarcerated and...
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