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...
Were You Told You Don’t Qualify for Social Security Spouse or Survivor Benefits? It May Be Time to Ask Again.
For years, many retired public employees were told they did not qualify for Social Security spouse or survivor benefits because...
SSA Announces Change in Direct Express® Program Operations
The Social Security Administration today announced that Fifth Third Bank is the new financial agent for the Direct Express® program,...
AMAC Foundation to Host Free Webinar: “Filing for Social Security? Here’s How to Get Started”
Experts to guide Americans through the Social Security retirement application process. The AMAC Foundation will host a free educational webinar, “Filing...
Help! SSA Says I’m Not Eligible for Benefits – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Help!! The Social Security Administration says I didn’t pay enough into my Social Security account, despite being a...
About Social Security’s “First Year Rule” and Withdrawing from SS -Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 63 years old, and about to apply for my Social Security benefits. I am self-employed but...
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