Straight Talk about Social Security 

Since its 2016 formation, the AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service has answered thousands of questions from those seeking guidance with their Social Security options. Most of the questions have been about personal benefit options (when to claim Social Security and questions about…

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Trump Executive Order Serves as a Prelude to Secure 2.0’s Saver’s Match Provision

President Trump’s April 30 Executive Order, titled “PROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV,” has been enthusiastically received by the retirement industry, where it is recognized as a significant step forward in promoting the Saver’s Match provision set…

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How Do the Federal Interest Rates Affect COLA?

The rising cost of gas due to the conflict in Iran is raising the cost of living (COLA). Normally, the Fed cuts rates to stimulate the economy. March inflation rose 3.3% per the Consumer Price Index (CPI), mainly due to…

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Social Security Insolvency: The News Got Worse

Many Seniors are already on edge about Social Security! If you pay attention to public media, you are surely aware that the Social Security Trust Funds are forecasted to run dry soon. Last year’s projection by the Trustees of the…

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New Wave of Imposter Scams: Criminals Using Real SSA Employee Names and Fake Badges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE https://oig.ssa.gov April 27, 2026     Media Inquiries: oig.press@ssa.gov New Wave of Imposter Scams: Criminals Using Real SSA Employee Names and Fake Badges Federal law enforcement agencies are warning the public about a surge in government imposter scams involving…

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“Ask Rusty – I’m Still Working; Why Didn’t I Get a Higher Social Security Benefit?”

Dear Rusty:  I began collecting benefits at age 72 and am now 78. Since that time, I have continued to work and have contributed over $40,000 to Social Security over the last six years. At the time of my retirement,…

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