If Either of us Die, Will the other Get a Social Security Survivor Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 79. My husband is also 79 and we both receive Social Security benefits. We were both...
Social Security Spousal Benefits: What Living Spouses May Be Missing – Free Webinar
A free webinar on how spousal benefits work — and what you may be entitled to! Are you — or...
I’ll Be 65 Soon and am Working, Must I enroll in Medicare? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I will be 65 in October and I am working full-time. My goal is to work until age...
I’ll be 70 on New Year’s Day – When Should I Apply for Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I was born on January 1st, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as...
Help! Social Security Reduced my Monthly Payment – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: My last Social Security payment decreased by about $400, so I went to my online SS account and...
When Will I Get Full Credit for Delaying my SS Retirement? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: The time is nearing that I want to move from my current Social Security survivor benefit to my...
Definition Time: The Old-Age Dependency Ratio and its Relationship to Insolvency
Perhaps the most significant story relating to the U.S. Social Security system these days is the onerous projection of its...
AMAC Holds Landmark Meeting With Social Security Administration Commissioner
L to R: AMAC President Dave Weber, AMAC CEO Rebecca Weber, SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano, SSA Deputy Commissioner Arjun Mody....
Final Session This Thursday: Social Security in 2026 – SSA Insights: Tips for Working with the Social Security Administration
The AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisors are hosting the fourth and final installment of the popular Social Security in 2026...
Imagine No Social Security
In 1971, the iconic songwriter John Lennon penned the lyrics to his famous song “Imagine,” asking us to picture a...
Is There Income Tax on Social Security Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: The Trump Administration is saying that now there will be no taxes on Social Security benefits. Since we’re...
Social Security Survivor Benefits – Part 2
Understanding the “Widow Limit” The “widow limit” rules apply in situations where the higher-earning spouse took their benefits early, such as...
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