AMAC Newsline · Author
Russell Gloor, AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor
Staff Writer
290
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Aug 24, 2026
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290 articles
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Why Can’t I get a Lump Sum Death Benefit from my Wife? - Ask Rusty
Although we often see assertions that the so-called “one-time lump sum death benefit” is always paid, there are specific rules for when that admittedly small SS benefit is available.
Jun 1, 2026
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I’m being Released from Incarceration - What Are My Social Security Options? - Ask Rusty
Since Social Security does not pay benefits for partial months, you can file for your SS benefits to start effective with the month following the month in which your incarceration ends.
May 26, 2026
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Help! SSA Says I’m Not Eligible for Benefits - Ask Rusty
Help! SSA Says I’m Not Eligible for Benefits - Ask Rusty
May 18, 2026
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About Social Security’s “First Year Rule” and Withdrawing from SS -Ask Rusty
It can get tricky if you are still working after claiming your Social Security before your full retirement age. I’m happy to answer your questions.
May 11, 2026
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I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t I Get a Higher Social Security Benefit? - Ask Rusty
Although you contributed to SS since you started receiving SS benefits, those contributions do not affect your monthly SS benefit.
May 4, 2026
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Dear Rusty – I Want to do Everything Right When I Claim Social Security
Deciding when to claim your Social Security benefit is a decision you should make only after careful consideration of your personal circumstances.
Apr 27, 2026
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Should I Collect Social Security Now or Wait Two Years Until Age 70? - Ask Rusty
Would it be prudent to file for my own Social Security as soon as possible so that my benefit might be "grandfathered" in before any sudden and drastic cuts occur?
Apr 21, 2026
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Must I Set Up a Social Security Account to Enroll in Medicare? - Ask Rusty
You don’t technically need to “set up” an online SSA account to enroll in Medicare, but it would be more efficient to do so.
Apr 13, 2026
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I’ll Be 65 Soon and am Working, Must I enroll in Medicare? - Ask Rusty
I will be 65 in October and I am working full-time. I heard I have to apply for Medicare Part A only. Is this true?
Mar 30, 2026
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I’ll be 70 on New Year’s Day - When Should I Apply for Social Security? - Ask Rusty
I’ll be 70 on New Year’s Day - When Should I Apply for Social Security? - Ask Rusty
Mar 23, 2026
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Help! Social Security Reduced my Monthly Payment - Ask Rusty
When IRMAA applies, it reduces your net Social Security payment because Medicare premiums are automatically taken from your SS benefit.
Mar 17, 2026
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When Will I Get Full Credit for Delaying my SS Retirement? - Ask Rusty
The time is nearing that I want to move from my current Social Security survivor benefit to my own SS retirement benefit at 70 years of age.
Mar 9, 2026
