I’m In Poor Health and Need to Know my Social Security Options – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I plan to stop working very soon. My health is not good. I am 66 years old, born...
How Do I Apply for Social Security and Receive my Payments? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I'm aware of how my benefits are calculated....
Social Security at 90…What’s the Future Look Like?
Social Security’s 90th birthday gives us pause to reflect on its legacy as one of the most successful social benefits...
Can My Wife Get Her Full Spousal Benefit at 62, or Must She Wait? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I'm 64 and my wife is 62. If my wife starts her own benefit now, she will get...
When to File Social Security: A Guide for Beginners
Retirement: A Journey, Not Just a Destination For many folks, retirement is a destination. Thoughts of someday kicking back and...
Why Hasn’t My SS Benefit Changed Because I Am Still Working? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am currently receiving Social Security benefits while continuing to work full time. There are no restrictions on...
Understanding the 2025 Social Security COLA Increase
Social Security is a social insurance program where contributions are made through payroll tax. It was enacted in 1935 amid...
I’m Turning 70. When Should I Apply for Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have a very simple question: I will turn 70 on September 20th and want to start my...
What is the Formula for Deciding When to Claim? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am curious about the "formula" to decide when to take Social Security while still working. I am...
Why Can’t I Get My Social Security Payment Plus My Railroad Pension From My Ex-spouse? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I have a question. I now get a Railroad Pension from my ex-husband. I did not know it...
The Value of Knowledge (About Social Security)
Here at the AMAC Foundation[1], we are keenly aware that knowledge about Social Security will help everyone choose a course...
Can I Switch to a Taxi Driver Job Without Hurting my Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I opted to draw my Social Security retirement benefit early and work part time. The company I work...
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