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Demystifying Your Social Security Benefit
Winston Churchill famously described the Soviet Union as “a riddle inside an enigma wrapped in a mystery.” That may also be an appropriate way to describe your Social Security benefit, or so it seems when trying to understand how your…
Retirement Security for your Dependent(s)
With October, which is National Retirement Security Month, just around the corner, it’s important not only look at your personal retirement security but also the retirement security for your dependents. Of course, your spouse is each person’s usual beneficiary but,…
The Value of Social Security Knowledge
Here at the AMAC Foundation[1], we are keenly aware that knowledge about Social Security will help everyone choose a course of action which is best for their financial wellbeing. At times, it is someone who is looking ahead to retirement…
Changes May Be Coming to How Social Security Disability is Determined
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is considering a proposed rule that will affect how disability eligibility is determined for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). One of the changes would replace the outdated occupational data. The…
Longer Life Expectancy Increases the Need for Retirement Savings to Last Longer
The average life expectancy in the United States has grown from age 61 in 1935, when Social Security was first created, to age 79 today. At that time, women were expected to live until 64, and men until 58. Someone…
Expect a Substantial Increase in the Medicare Part B Premium in 2026
The Social Security Trustees Report for 2025 projects a Medicare Part B increase of 11.6% in 2026. The premium is estimated to be $206.50. This is a $21.50 increase, the largest since 2022. In 2022, the premium rose by $21.60,…
Upcoming Changes to Social Security Will Be Announced Soon
There are five major changes to Social Security that will be released on October 15th. The most anticipated of these is the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security has automatically adjusted COLA each year since 1975. From 1975 to 1982, COLA…
How to File an Appeal with Social Security
Last year, Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General reported that the agency had paid out nearly $72 billion in improper payments in the 2015-2022 period, with most of the erroneous payments attributed to overpayment of benefits. There are many…
One month to 2026 COLA is announced
The 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment is expected to be announced on October 15th by the Social Security Administration; however, this has not stopped industry experts from predicting the amount of the increase. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) predicts that the 2026…
Financial pressures reshaping retirement planning
Over one-third of employees are withdrawing from their retirement accounts to pay down urgent needs, according to Payroll Integrations’ Employee Financial Wellness Report. Gen Zers are leading the way with 46 percent stating they have taken money out of their…