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Updated “Who’s Who in Social Security” Now Available
The AMAC Foundation’s editorial staff published the 2025 edition of its “Who’s Who in Social Security” last week, a guide to the array of professional organizations providing input on the future of this venerable program. This publication is designed to…
Potential Social Security Cuts
An ideal retirement is having enough money to live comfortably. Many depend on Social Security and have little to nothing else in income. As we edge closer to the Social Security Trust Fund becoming insolvent many are becoming concerned about…
History of HR 82, The Social Security Fairness Act
H.R. 82 was signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025. This repealed two Social Security rules known as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These rules were enacted in 1977 and 1983.…
Another change to Social Security Rules
The rules regarding Social Security overpayment have changed again. Until 2024 100% of a recipient’s benefit was held back until the overpayment was recovered. That left some retirees with no income, which was highly criticized. In 2024 the amount was…
Why is there a “Senior Bonus” in the Big Beautiful Bill” instead of “no tax on Social Security”?
This is a question on the mind of many Seniors. While it will provide some tax relief to low and middle income seniors, it is not the elimination of tax on Social Security that we had hoped for. Kevin Stocklin…
Planning for Social Security in your 40’s
When you are in your 40’s Social Security is not the first thing on your mind. You may not even be thinking about retirement yet. There are a few important things about Social Security to hold in the back of…
2026 COLA Predictions
Although the official announcement is months away, we continue to see COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) predictions. Experts started with a prediction of 2.1 % which gradually increased to 2.4% in April. There is some disagreement about how the COLA…
It’s Social Security’s 90th year, Lets Look at some Data
Few government programs touch as many people as Social Security. A 2024 Pew Research Center survey found that 79% if U.S. adults said Social Security benefits should not be touched. This is a view shared by a wide range of…
Additional Income Tax Deduction for Seniors is part of Trump’s big bill
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has passed the House and is headed for the Senate. This means Trump’s tax cuts from 2017 will remain in place. Also, the bill includes an additional $4,000.00 tax deduction for America’s Seniors. House Ways…
Will Social Security Taxes Increase?
With the prospect of the Social Security Trust Fund running out of funds by 2035 some are concerned about a Social Security Tax Increase. There are several options to be considered to keep Social Security solvent and raising the tax…