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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...
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,...
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...
I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t I Get a Higher Social Security Benefit? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I began collecting benefits at age 72 and am now 78. Since that time, I have continued to...
FCC Program Makes Phone & Internet Services More Affordable for Low-Income Households
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a Lifeline program publicly available that is designed to help lower the price of...
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...
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...
AMAC Foundation Launches “Social Security in 2026” Educational Webinar Series
Washington, D.C. — The AMAC Foundation is kicking off 2026 with a four-part educational webinar series designed to help Americans...
Inspector General Report Confirms Significant Customer Service Improvements at Social Security
Baltimore, MD — Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released its highly anticipated audit of...
Partisan Pundits Are Wrong. Trump Is Keeping His Promise on Social Security
At the Social Security Administration, we meet Americans at life’s turning points. Whether retiring, dealing with the loss of a loved...
Do I Need to Sign Up for an Online Social Security Account? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: I recently I heard the tail end of a radio program which was discussing “signing up for my...
AMAC Supports Bill That Strengthens SSA Identity Theft for Children
By reinforcing protections around Social Security numbers from the start, this legislation helps to ensure a more secure foundation for...
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....
The Social Security Fairness Act – A Perspective
Unless you’ve been boycotting the media for the past six months, you’ve likely heard of recent legislation titled “The Social...
Slam the Scam
What is Slam the Scam and why is it important? Protecting one another National Slam the Scam Day is an...
Ways to Spot Social Security Scams
Why you should care Scamming is a billion-dollar industry The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2023 alone, consumers lost...
Telework Deal Proves Trump Correct About Bureaucrats’ Remote Work Bonanza
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that President Biden’s former Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Martin O’Malley signed a deal to...
Social Security Administration Feeling the Heat…AMAC Foundation is the Answer!
Amid a steady stream of backlash and criticism, Social Security Administration (SSA) officials find themselves in a defensive stance as...
Does Social Security Ever Make Mistakes on Benefits? – Ask Rusty
Dear Rusty: Can or does the Social Security Administration occasionally make mistakes in determining the benefits due? I’m now 72...
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