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Social Security at 90…What’s the Future Look Like?
Social Security’s 90th birthday gives us pause to reflect on its legacy as one of the most successful social benefits programs of our time. Signed into law on August 14, 1935, the program now provides financial support to nearly 75…
The “No Tax on Social Security” Pledge Re-Visited
It’s been over a month since the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was signed into law, and the full weight of this potentially temporary tax break for seniors is settling in. As most know, President Trump’s campaign pledge to end…
Understanding Social Security’s Lump-Sum Death Benefit.
One of the misunderstandings we encounter at the AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service is the belief that Social Security pays a lump sum benefit to family members in the event of a beneficiary’s death. This is partially true, depending…
Claiming Social Security while working can reduce your benefits.
This is true (emphasis on “can”), but many folks mistakenly believe that no matter how old you are, you shouldn’t take Social Security when you’re working because you’ll lose benefits. This misunderstanding is most likely attributed to the Social Security Administration’s…
The Social Security Administration is Working Hard to Ensure You Get the Help You Need
Commissioner Bisignano is visiting field offices across the country to discuss how new technology and process enhancements can better serve you, both by phone and in person. After gathering suggestions on how to improve service, the Social Security Administration implemented…
Taxation of Social Security Benefits Was Not Eliminated
The “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” which President Trump signed into law on July 4, has generated questions regarding the issue of benefit taxation. Here are some details that explain the new provision. The taxation of Social Security benefits has…
Remaining in the workplace after claiming benefits?
Many folks remain in the workforce after claiming their Social Security retirement benefits, some on a part-time basis, some full-time. Often, one of their beliefs is that continuing to be subject to the payroll tax—the FICA tax—will increase their monthly…
Medicare Part B and The Hold Harmless Rule
We’re one month into the compilation of statistics leading to determination of Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Inflation has cooled considerably while health care costs have not, causing attention to focus on what impact expected Medicare Part B premium…
Choosing A My Social Security Account Sign-in Method
You have the choice between creating either an ID.me or Log.In.gov account. They both allow you access to multiple government agencies. There is actually little difference between the two. Login.gov has better alternatives for authentication if you don’t always have…
Are Baby Bonds a step toward Privatizing Social Security?
Some say this is true. Others say the Trump Accounts are an additional government program that works with Social Security to increase American’s wealth. Jessica Hall for Morningstar explains here… Notice: The link provided above connects readers to the full content…