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Donald Trump’s Social Security check
Sean Williams of The Motley Fool writes a captivating piece that speculates what the president may be collecting, though it is not known for sure if Donald Trump claimed benefits at age 62, 70, in between, or even at all. By…
A “real” raise is in the works for most Social Security recipients in 2019
The cost of living adjustment (COLA) that will take effect in January 2019 will be announced this month for Social Security recipients. Educated guesses by mthose who follow the issue pegs the increase at 2.7%, which is about $38 a month…
Take Medicare at 65 but maybe wait on Social Security
Maurie Backman of The Motley Fool answers the important question about whether one should take Social Security benefits at the same time as signing up for Medicare with an, “it depends.” Unless working and covered by an employer’s health care plan,…
Reform ideas to achieve a higher Social Security benefit
Forbes contributor Teresa Ghilarducci points out that most older workers have inadequate savings for retirement. It is well known that Social Security is not enough for most retirees to maintain their living standards. Ghilarducci therefore suggests Social Security should become more…
Prepping for Mid-Terms: Evaluating Candidates’ Claims About Social Security
We’re in the homestretch for the 2018 mid-term election cycle, and candidate ads are bombarding us from all sides. Many of these ads make reference to Social Security and the candidates’ views on handling it, either with a full-on reference…
Fast Facts and Figures About Social Security
(Source: Social Security Administration) Fast Facts & Figures answers the most frequently asked questions about the programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It highlights basic program data for the Social Security (retirement, survivors, and disability) and Supplemental Security…
SSDI: Going Back to Work on a Trial Basis
In response to a question from an SSDI recipient wanting to return to work but concerned about not being able to remain employed, the analysts at maximizemysocialsecurity.com provide an explanation of Social Security’s trial work period (TWP) provision and how benefits…
Q&A on Spousal Benefits
In a post on www.forbes.com, contributor Laurence Kotlikoff tackles a series of questions about Social Security spousal benefits, one of the most misunderstood facets of the program. Check out his post here, and know that the AMAC Foundation offers a…
Retirement Savings: Who’s Worried, Who’s Not
The Motley Fool’s Katie Brockman, in a post on www.pantagraph.com, takes a look at the issue of retirement savings, contrasting concerns that some folks have with their progress in saving with those already in retirement and their level of comfort. As…
Social Security Myth Alert–Another Debunking
We’ve covered this subject before, several times–the popular myths and misconceptions that can cause folks to make unfortunate decisions about their Social Security benefits–but it’s always good to take a fresh look at some of the more frequently cited mis-truths…