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Principles for Consideration in Social Security Reform
Wednesday’s post on this site covered a call to President Trump and Congress to reactivate the public trustee positions previously part of Social Security’s board of trustees roster. The five former public trustees not only jointly advocated for this step,…
Thanksgiving Greeting from the AMAC Foundation Staff
The staff here at the AMAC Foundation wishes you a happy, healthy, and peaceful Thanksgiving Holiday! We are thankful for the opportunity to serve as a trusted resource for America’s seniors, offering meaningful education on the most pressing issues in…
A Call for Public Trustees to Help Guide Social Security Reform
The Social Security trustees oversee the financial operations of the Social Security trust funds and report annually to Congress on their financial and actuarial status. They provide detailed information on the solvency of these funds, which is crucial for informing policymakers and…
EOY Report on Social Security Pledges Stability for Generations to Come
In his end-of-fiscal-year report to Congress on operational improvements implemented at the Social Security Administration, Commissioner Frank Bisignano highlighted the Agency’s transformational work in 2025. His comments also commended SSA staff for their “commitment to defending a program that provides…
Re-thinking the COLA Process
Two recent posts in the Social Security section of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) daily Newsline service provided readers with a recap of Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The articles explained the process for determining the adjustment, and both included…
Significant Progress at SSA during 2025!
Long the target of disgruntled beneficiaries, headline seeking mainstream media, and some Congressional Representatives, the Social Security Administration has just provided a report on its accomplishments and progress in fiscal year 2025. The report, detailed in a letter to Congress…
Demystifying Child-in-Care Spouse Benefits
Spouse Benefits Available at any Age Most couples know that age 62 is the normal minimum age to apply for spousal benefits. But many are not aware that spouse benefits are available to spouses at any age if they are…
Social Security: A 2025 Financial Picture
Social Security is America’s most important retirement program, providing financial assistance in retirement for over 70 million Americans. Indeed, about half of all those receiving Social Security benefits say that it is a “major” source of their retirement income. And,…
Social Security Reform: A Potential Costly Mistake
If you follow the news at all, you are likely well aware that the nation’s premier senior retirement program – Social Security – is facing some financial issues in merely seven years! That is certainly cause for concern among our…
CMS Announces 2026 Medicare Costs
Somewhat delayed by the recent government shutdown, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finally announced the costs seniors will be required to pay for their healthcare coverage. As you likely know, Medicare consists of several “parts” called…