Achieving a better distribution of Social Security benefits

In the continuing discussion of the best way to solve Social Security’s financial shortfall, Alicia H. Munnell argues that a key goal should be achieving a more equitable distribution of benefits, not just closing the funding gap. To judge fairness,…

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Questions that policymakers should answer on Social Security

Without congressional action, the Social Security Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Trust Fund (OASDI) will be depleted in 2034, according to the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report. The incoming revenue will be sufficient to cover only 78 percent of benefits…

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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 is bearing fruit for members. Earlier this year, after an introductory virtual visit with Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano, SSA…

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The Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act

Congressman Gus Bilirakis has reintroduced the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act. H.R. 9089 would establish an independent, bipartisan commission of experts tasked with identifying solutions to ensure the long-term financial stability of both Medicare and Social Security…

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The Social Security Myth that Simply Refuses to Die! 

Here at the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service we deal with misconceptions about Social Security nearly every day. These largely include simple misunderstandings about how Social Security works – for example, rules on how benefits are calculated, including retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and,…

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“Ask Rusty – Why Don’t We Have a minimum Social Security Benefit?”

Dear Rusty:  I think we should have a Social Security baseline of $2,500 for each person. When I retire, my Social Security benefit will not be enough to survive. There are many of us who worked low paying jobs all…

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