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Biggest Social Security Lie: Government Stole the Money
Jeff Szymanski works in political communications at The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC). He wrote this piece in an attempt to put to rest once and for all one of the biggest myths/lies about Social Security. “The bigger the lie, the more…
Signing Up for Medicare & Social Security at the Same Time. Should you?
The answer to whether one should sign up for Social Security and Medicare together at age 65 is a hard, “it depends.” Medicare Part B premiums can be deducted from Social Security benefits, and that ease and peace of mind…
Trump’s New Chief of Staff & Social Security
President Trump has appointed Mick Mulvaney, director of the Office of Management and Budget and a true fiscal hawk, as White House Chief of Staff effective January 1, 2019. The President’s views on Social Security have consistently stated no program…
Remember our Military on Christmas!
As we gather together with our families on this most blessed day, please take a moment to remember those in our Military who are stationed around the world, far from their own families, protecting our freedom and that of others.…
A Christmas Eve Message
The AMAC Foundation & Social Security Report will be back on December 26, 2018. For today, enjoy this short Christmas Eve message from Neale Donald Walsch, a re-publication of one of his most commented-upon blog entries ever…the “Spirit of Christmas”. Notice: The link…
Deficit Spending and the Consequences Ahead
For anyone following the economy these days (and who isn’t, given the stock market antics over the past few weeks), the fact that we’re approaching a national debt level of $22 trillion in the very near future is well known. An…
Will the Trend of Waiting to File Reverse in the Years Ahead?
While age 62 remains a very popular age to file for Social Security benefits, with more than 60% choosing this option just a few years ago, there has been a statistical trend away from early filing. As more and more…
Working Past “Traditional” Retirement Ages: Not As Simple as You Might Think
The combination of inadequate savings and medical costs outpacing Social Security cost-of-living adjustments has made it more likely that folks in the future will extend their working lives much further than previous generations. In fact some studies have determined that…
The Likely Permanence of Tax on Social Security Benefits
It’s an irritant to more than half of today’s Social Security beneficiaries, but all indications are that taxation of the benefits they’ve earned through a lifetime of participation in America’s workforce is here to stay. In fact, with Social Security…
Social Security’s Importance
Although many media sources hasten to point out that Social Security will not be sufficient for many retirees to enjoy a retirement completely free of financial anxiety, the fact remains that the benefits represent a means to “keep an estimated…