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Don’t leave Social Security money on the table
Financial security during your retirement is, or should be, right near the top of your list of things to prepare for. We all dream of the day when we can finally kick off our work shoes and put on sandals to live…
Should you claim Social Security at 62, or delay until later?
Deciding when to claim your Social Security benefit is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make, but far too many people make that decision without evaluating the financial ramifications of doing so. To be sure, the age…
The risks women face in retirement
A recent report on women and retirement from Prudential Financial found women in their 50’s who are at the most financial risk in retirement are those who are married and in two-income households. Nearly half of the married women in…
Scammers are targeting seniors without mercy
Social Security scams are not new, but the latest ones could cause you undue stress. The latest scam involves the scammers calling seniors claiming to be Social Security Administration representatives and threatening to suspend benefits for those who don’t provide the…
Want higher Social Security benefits? Here’s how
When Social Security program was created it was only meant to serve as a portion of your retirement income. However, today, many seniors rely on Social Security for majority of their retirement income. So, growing your Social Security benefits is…
Don’t wait until you’re ready to start claiming benefits to think about Social Security
Social Security is a guaranteed source of income in your retirement but the amount you are entitled to isn’t set in stone until you sign up for benefits. For better or worse, you can do a lot to influence the…
The Case for Delaying Social Security Benefits
For those approaching their earliest eligibility for Social Security benefits–age 62–the temptation to grab the money and run is pretty strong. In fact, some reports show that as many as 40% of those reaching this milestone opt for the early…
Independence Day Greetings from the AMAC Foundation Staff!
The Editorial Staff at the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Report extends to you a sincere and heartfelt wish for a safe and peaceful Independence Day Holiday. This mid-week break in the hectic pace of all of our lives is an opportunity for…
Thinking About Retiring? Here are Some Suggestions to Consider
Looking ahead to those golden retirement years is arguably a favorite pastime of many workers in their fifties and early sixties. It’s important to understand, though, that just dreaming about the leisurely life and the absence of work pressures is…
Social Security: No Longer a Political “Untouchable”
With the public’s attention to Social Security’s financial woes ratcheted up again with the most recent Trustees Report noting that we’re one year closer to calamity in the form of a forced benefits cut, it seems logical that the campaign…