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The Simple Approach More Adults Over 50 Are Using to Support Stronger Bones and Long-Term Mobility
Falls and bone-related injuries are a serious and increasingly common concern for older adults in the United States. According to...
Dear Rusty – I Want to do Everything Right When I Claim Social Security
Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in two years. I plan on signing up for SS at age 62, but...
Should I Collect Social Security Now or Wait Two Years Until Age 70? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am 67 and 9 months old, collecting a modest SS survivor benefit with plans to collect my own...
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...
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...
National Cancer Prevention Month
February marks National Cancer Prevention Month, an annual observance dedicated to increasing awareness of healthy lifestyle choices that can reduce...
Why is My Social Security Retirement Benefit So Small? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Can you help me understand? I have paid into Social Security since I started working in 1978. I did...
Important Intel for Working Seniors
Senior workers can benefit from understanding the evolution of workplace culture to deal with work stress and increase both job...
Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Staying physically active is not only a popular New Year’s goal, but it’s also a great way to take care...
52 Best Birthday Quotes for Everyone in Your Life
Sponsored By: FTD Flowers Birthdays are the perfect time to show that special someone in your life how much they...
About Remarrying and Benefits from an Ex-spouse – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I...
From Unsteady to Unstoppable: The Simple Secret to Better Balance
Did you know that after age 50, as many as 1 in 2 women will experience a fracture, equal to...
If We Both Collect Social Security, will our Benefits be Affected? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I reached full retirement age back in June, but I have not yet filed to collect Social Security....
The Revolutionary Mood in America Is Getting Worse
At the outset of 2024, Americans were grim. Heading into a presidential election year, a CBS News survey in January found...
Consider the “Wearing Out” Factor While Deciding When to Claim Social Security – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Enjoyed your recent article on claiming SS benefits. I feel, however, any decision making should also include what I...
Should I Ask for Retroactive Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I turn 70 next month, October 3, and am making an application for Social Security benefits to begin...
Retirement & Social Security Flexibility
Retirement is a milestone achievement that offers freedom to shape a new future. However, it is important to be financially...
How Do I Navigate the Social Security Maze? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am a woman, turning 65 this October (2025). It seems that deciding when to claim Social Security...
Should I Take Social Security Now, or at age 70? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age...
When Will My Disability Become My Regular Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I hope you can answer this question. I’m currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, and I will be...
Aging Gracefully and Your Health
Growing older is a gift that brings wisdom, joyful memories, and rich life experiences. But aging can also be challenging...
Should my Spouse be getting half of my Social Security amount? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a...
Life Insurance Awareness Month — Are You Covered?
You’ve spent decades building your family’s future through hard work and commitment. Life insurance is one of the most powerful...
AMAC Supports Bill to Clarify Social Security Claiming Age Descriptions
September 10, 2025The Honorable Lloyd Smucker11th Congressional District of Pennsylvania302 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Smucker, On...
I’d Like to Retire Early, but Don’t Want My Social Security Reduced – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I will be 65 this year and my husband is 72 (he retired in 2019 at age 66)....
AMAC Active Inspiration: Active for Life with Dr. Susan Bozeman, DVM
At 72 years young, Dr. Susan Bozeman is proving that age is no barrier to living strong, active, and vibrant....
Flourishing Longevity: Reimagining Aging with Intention and Purpose
What if life after 60 wasn’t the slow wind-down society has led us to believe it is—but the true performance...
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...
Independent and Strong: Why Your Best Years Can Still Be Ahead
The New Face of Aging Growing older doesn’t have to mean slowing down—it means stepping up. Today’s generation of active...
Demystifying Social Security’s Full Retirement Age (FRA)
Once upon a time, there was no mystery about Social Security’s full retirement age – everyone received their full benefit...
10 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security, combined with your 401(k) and IRA savings, can help you retire comfortably. Social Security was never meant to...
Exercise Safety Tips for Mature Individuals
Kids are very active. Adults frequently wish they could bottle up and sell that energy! Unfortunately, physical activities grow more...
Best Ways to Talk to Aging Elders
Creating strong connections It’s wonderful for different generations to connect. Older adults are excellent at sharing life experiences, knowledge...
Should Biden Step Aside?
The world is watching as President Biden works to prove he is fit to serve four more years. Should Biden...
Stop Blaming Biden’s Age—It’s the Democrat Party Agenda Unraveling His Campaign
Following Joe Biden’s cataclysmic debate performance, the corporate media and political pundit class have been relentlessly zeroed in on the...
ANDREW MANGIONE: We Need More Doctors—It’s Getting Scary
The United States has the highest number of people approaching 65 years of age in our history—and the fewest number of...
Which Doctors Should People Over 50 See?
It’s likely that you’ve heard the old English proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It means that...
Demystifying Social Security Spouse Benefits
Among Social Security’s myriad regulations, few topics are more misunderstood than spouse benefits. Terminology is important here – “spouse benefits”...
Is Now the Right Time to Retire?
Retirement considerations Retirement is often referred to as the “golden years.” Per US Money Reserve, the term was coined by...
Respect for Age and History
Disrespect for those steeped in years is nothing new, as old as the Greeks. The insufficiently seasoned miss what only...
Can Playing Games Improve Memory?
The brain is generally an adaptable organ. Per Cleveland Clinic, essentially the more you learn, the more the brain can...
Is Losing Things a Sign of Dementia?
Due to prevalence of the syndrome amongst the mature population, the question begs, “Is losing things a sign of dementia?”...
Keep Dreaming
What is it with politics, the national mood, all this social negativity? It’s like lead in our shoes, a potato...
Lack of Responsibility Leading Millennials to Buck Liberal-to-Conservative Trend
AMAC Exclusive – By W.J. Lee Much has been made recently about the Millennial generation – those born between 1981...
State Fair Answer Key
AMAC Magazine Exclusive - Vol. 17 Issue 5- SEP/OCT '23 Read the full digital version of the AMAC Magazine issue...
AMAC Magazine Exclusive Quiz Answer Key
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AMAC Magazine Exclusive Scamming Update
Keeping Up With Email Scams & Learning About Two Of The Latest by AMAC, D.J. Wilson Scam # 1 –...
Is It Appropriate for Women Over 50 to Return to School?
Women over 50 often experience similar stresses to men in their mid-life. They may face concerns related to aging, finances,...
Four things you should do at age 64 to prepare for Medicare
Turning age 64 does not come with instructions, so here are four things you should figure out before you apply...
Ask Rusty – About “Survivor” Benefits vs. “Spousal” Benefits
Dear Rusty: I will be 70 in August and will file my application for benefits in May. I know I’ll...
When It’s Time For Retirement, How Much Do I Need in My 401(k)?
For many working-class Americans, retirement savings is based on how much they’ve contributed to their 401(k) plans. There is no...
Whoa! Stop the Nikki Haley Train!
President Donald Trump with Nikki Haley Media knows the truth: Biden is done. That is why they attack Nikki Haley’s...
Ask Rusty – What’s the Best Way to Start Receiving My Survivor Benefit?
Dear Rusty: When one becomes a widow/widower, what is the most efficient way to start receiving the deceased's monthly Social...
Ask Rusty – About Social Security’s “First Year Rule”
Dear Rusty: I'm considering filing for my SS at age 64 in February, before my full retirement age of 66...
Ask Rusty – Will Social Security Be There for Me?
Dear Rusty: I am 56 and hope to hold out to get maximum Social Security at age 70. However, with...
Ask Rusty – Will My Work Earnings Affect My Social Security Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I am presently 67 years of age and am still working full time. I am receiving Medicare coverage,...
AMAC Magazine Christmas Trivia Answer Key
a message from AMACAMAC welcomes all members to join us in this AMAC Magazine Exclusive Christmas Trivia fill-in-the-blank. We strive to...
Ask Rusty – Will the Family Maximum Limit My Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I have a question about the family maximum SS retirement benefit. As I understand it, if the breadwinner...
Ask Rusty – I’m 78 and Still Working; Should I Apply for Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I am 78, still working, have a good healthcare plan and I make a nice salary. Can I...
Biden’s Blunders Are No Longer a Surprise
Is there an expiration date when the establishment and media stop feigning surprise when there is bad economic news, or...
The Truth About Alzheimer’s Disease
WASHINGTON, DC, Apr 15 – In the first decade of the last century, a young German psychiatrist discovered a new...
Aging Has Got Easier for America’s Seniors but COVID May Reinforce Ageist Notions
WASHINGTON, DC, Jan 28 – It’s not how old you are; it’s how old you feel. Survey after survey show...
Ask Rusty – Is My Analysis of my Wife’s Social Security Correct?
Dear Rusty: I am 63, and my wife is exactly 4 ½ years younger than me to the day. I...
We Are Living Longer Than Ever. Medical Science Might Help Us Enjoy The Extra Years
WASHINGTON, DC, Dec 20 – Do you want to live to the ripe old age of 150? According to the...
About the Basics of Applying for Social Security – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I am planning to apply for Social Security in May of 2022 and would like to understand how to...
About Including “COLA” in Benefit Projections – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: In your reply to "Confused Senior" about when to claim Social Security benefits, I noticed that you did...
Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I'm 66 years old and still (self) employed as a home builder. I have not taken Social Security...
Should I Claim Social Security at 62, or Wait Longer? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I turn 62 next year, and I am getting different answers to my questions, so I hope you...
Four Best Makeup/Skincare Tips for Maturing Skin
Some women prefer to age naturally rather than have surgical procedures done to enhance youthfulness. To do so, they often...
Seniors Are The ‘Target of Choice’ for COVID Scammers
WASHINGTON, DC, Apr 23 -- It may sound dismissive and insulting to say that the older you get the more...
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