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Russell Gloor, AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor
Staff Writer
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Oct 13, 2026
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297 articles
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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
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Is There Income Tax on Social Security Benefits? - Ask Rusty
The OBBB does eliminate income tax on most SS benefits, but it does so in a somewhat unique way – by providing an additional $6,000 (per person) deduction.
Mar 2, 2026
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I Lost Money as a Widow and Ex-spouse by Not Knowing the Rules - Ask Rusty
I Lost Money as a Widow and Ex-spouse by Not Knowing the Rules - Ask Rusty
Feb 23, 2026
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My Friend Is 65; Shouldn’t She Be Exempt From Medicare Payroll Taxes? - Ask Rusty
Medicare taxes are levied on everyone who works and earns, regardless of whether or not they are currently enrolled in the Medicare program.
Feb 17, 2026
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I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t my Benefit Amount Increase? - Ask Rusty
One seems cheated given the SS taxes paid on income received after applying for benefits without any consideration for that income.
Feb 9, 2026
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Why is My Social Security Retirement Benefit So Small? - Ask Rusty
Your Social Security benefit is based upon your average monthly earnings for the 35 years over your lifetime that you earned the most while contributing.
Feb 2, 2026
