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The Debate About Proposed Review of Disability Cases
Do you remember your High School debate club, where two people debated opposite sides of an issue? Such is the case in this USA Today article which discusses a recent proposal by the Administration to more actively review existing Social Security…
Social Security: Will It Always Be There?
So much has been written about Social Security these days, some of which is true and some of which is designed to stoke fear that the program is headed for bankruptcy. The truthful articles correctly say that it is Social Security’s…
Medicare’s General Enrollment Period is on now
If you missed the boat when you had the chance to enroll in Medicare during your Initial Enrollment Period, you probably know by now that you can’t just sign up for Medicare whenever you want – there are specific periods…
Getting your 2019 Social Security Benefit Statement
With income tax time rapidly approaching, now is the time to make sure you have all the documents needed to report your income to the Internal Revenue Service, including your Social Security benefit income. Fortunately, getting that Social Security statement,…
Costly Social Security Mistakes That Hurt You
Far too many people approach Social Security with a somewhat “lassez faire” attitude which causes them to make a mistake that can cost them thousands of dollars over a lifetime of collecting. From claiming benefits too early for one’s circumstances, to…
Some Tips on Retirement Planning
Planning for your retirement is often a confusing exercise; after all, who can accurately predict what their needs will be in their so-called “golden years?” But, by following a few simple guidelines as presented in this Arizona Republic (AZCentral) article…
Want a bigger Social Security check? Here’s how to get it
Of course, everyone wants as big a Social Security check as they can get, and planning ahead – before you start collecting benefits – is the sensible way to achieve it. Once you claim your benefits there is little you…
Collecting SS and still working? Your current earnings may, or may not, increase your benefit amount.
Here at the AMAC Foundation, we hear regularly from seniors who are collecting Social Security benefits and who are also still working, wondering if working now will cause their Social Security benefit to increase. As we’ve written about many times…
Non-Partisan GAO warns Social Security & Medicare not sustainable
The non-partisan government watchdog agency, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), released a report this week requested by Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Chairman of the Budget Committee, and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) warning Social Security and Medicare, among other trust funds…
Trump Will Pay This Much Into Social Security in 2020
Sean Williams reports January 2020 as being the 80th anniversary of the first check being received by a Social Security recipient. His article here focuses on the tax cap on wages. Payroll taxes are withheld from the first $137,700 of…