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Social Security’s Problems Should be Above Politics and Pandering
A plethora of bills are routinely introduced in every new Congress, mostly by Democrats, promising higher benefits, whether in the form of cost of living adjustments, one-time payments, or permanent minimum benefit increases. The problem with all of the proposals,…
Worried About Social Security in Your Future? Mistakes to Avoid
As noted in an article posted today by The Motley Fool’s Selena Maranjian on their site, many Americans are worried about the health of our country’s Social Security system, and rightfully so. Ms. Maranjian acknowledges the worries, and offers conjecture on three…
AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service Remains Open!
Recognizing the critical nature of what we do and its importance to those we serve, we’ve taken steps at the AMAC Foundation to maintain the continuity of our Social Security Advisory Service during the pandemic disruption sweeping the country. By re-deploying our…
Women and Social Security: The Importance of Leveling the Playing Field With Education
Effective retirement planning requires quite a bit of focused attention, but it also requires an in-depth understanding of the rules and options surrounding Social Security’s key decision points. In a post on plansponsor.com, Journalist and Editorial Assistant Amanda Umpierrez offers…
A Time for Thanks, and a Time for Safety
Since 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving Day to be a national holiday, families have gathered on that holiday to express gratitude for the blessings they’ve received. Lincoln’s proclamation set the day for observation as the last Thursday of the month,…
When to Collect Benefits?–Not A Simple Question
Juts like the calendar, the Baby Boom Generation continues to march relentlessly forward in time, with a large portion of this population group now finding themselves in their mid-50s and starting to think about Social Security. While it’s still a few…
Retirement…The Elusive Goalposts
Statistics show that Americans are remaining in the workforce longer these daysm, with labor force participation rates among men and women showing significant increases compared to the 1990s. As explained by MarketWatch’s Alessandra Malito in a post on marketwatch.com, there are several key…
The Importance of Social Security Advice for Women
To say that advice on maximizing Social Security benefits for women is important is an understatement. It’s more than important, given that more than a quarter of women in a study by Harris Poll for the Nationwide Retirement Institute “believe…
Your Social Security Benefits: The Importance of Understanding the System
Getting the most out of your earned Social Security benefits is one of the keys to building the best financial situation for your retirement years. Achieving this desired situation, though, requires a clear understanding of the rules and complexities associated…
Happy New Year from the AMAC Foundation!
2017 marks the close of a successful year for the AMAC Foundation, and we’re pleased with the success of our programs in support of America’s Seniors. Most notably, we thank the many visitors to our Social Security Report and Medicare Report websites,…