AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service
A Quick Primer on Social Security
If you’re just beginning to consider the U.S. Social Security program, it’s wise to start with a basic account of the foundational elements of this 90-year-old senior benefit program. Freelance writer Miranda Marquit, in a post on Britannica Money’s website,…
Claiming Social Security Benefits: Some Fundamentals that assess your readiness
It’s a big step… no doubt about that! Many folks aging into Social Security eligibility agonize over whether they are ready to pull the plug and claim their benefits, a decision that involves a range of factors. A post by…
Social Security and Clickbait…Often Related to Myths and Misunderstandings
Closing out this week’s round of Social Security postings, we take yet another page from Tom Margenau’s playbook. In a post today on syossetadvance.com, this distinguished and well-respected 32-year veteran of Social Security skirmishes examines one of the more common…
Filing for Benefits in 2026? Here are some steps to take in advance.
It’s a big decision…one that for most folks will have a substantial impact on their standard of living in their later years. Because of its significance in retirement planning, it’s essential to take several key steps well in advance of…
Social Security Report Continues its Mission
The AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Report (SSR) website is a news aggregator service that channels relevant news to readers interested in Social Security’s policies, regulations, and breaking news. The website’s role is to connect interested parties to the content of…
Social Security Survivor Benefits – Part 2
Understanding the “Widow Limit” The “widow limit” rules apply in situations where the higher-earning spouse took their benefits early, such as at the age of sixty-two. When someone takes their retirement benefits at age 62, they receive 75% of their benefit…
The Importance of a “Thoughtful Retirement Planning Process”
Thinking about retirement can be a fascinating–and often frightening–exercise. For many folks, the closer they get to that phase of life, the more daunting the planning for those years becomes. Do I have enough of a financial cushion for when…
EOY Report on Social Security Pledges Stability for Generations to Come
In his end-of-fiscal-year report to Congress on operational improvements implemented at the Social Security Administration, Commissioner Frank Bisignano highlighted the Agency’s transformational work in 2025. His comments also commended SSA staff for their “commitment to defending a program that provides…
Returning to the Workforce in Retirement? Here’s a Common Question
Rejoining the workforce after claiming retirement benefits, as well as claiming benefits while continuing to work, raises an oft-asked question: Will my benefit increase as a result of paying more FICA taxes? That’s the subject of an msn.com article posted…
“It’s your job to educate yourself…”
Former Social Security Administration director of public information Tom Margenau, a 32-year veteran of various positions in the agency, has a direct style when answering questions — and complaints — about agency services. In media vernacular, he tells it like…