seniors
Understanding Social Security’s “dual entitlement” rule for Spouse and Survivor Benefits
Here at the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service, we get thousands of Social Security and Medicare enrollment questions each year, either to our national call center (1-800-750-2622) or via email to SSadvisor@amacfoundation.org. We answer all questions promptly and without…
SSA Continuing Strides to Improve Service
It’s certainly no secret that the Social Security Administration has suffered with a bad customer service reputation for years. And, in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, the SSA lost many experienced employees, thus exacerbating an already difficult customer satisfaction…
Social Security Expands the Disability “Compassionate Allowance List”
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is at the same time both a complicated and incredibly important Social Security benefit. Applying for SSDI is a relatively simple process (it can be done online or by telephone), but when the application is…
Social Security often holds surprises
Social Security is a complicated program, and many who approach this major American benefit program do so with considerable trepidation. There are, after all, over 2,700 rules and regulations to contend with, which can lead to multiple options for claiming…
Ideas from the Wealthy can Increase Your Own Wealth
Sure, there are some who are just born into money, but those who actually create their own wealth from scratch can provide lessons on how to become wealthy. And, after all, being wealthy is a laudable goal for those hoping…
Stopping Medicare Fraud
Medicare, the nation’s premier healthcare program for American seniors, forms the basis of comfort in our golden years. Our health is increasingly important as we age, and Medicare provides a comfortable and stress-free sanctuary that almost all senior enjoy and…
Bipartisanship for Social Security Reform? Exactly what is needed!
In my lifetime, I don’t recall ever seeing a Congress more divided on some of the most fundamental American principles. These days it appears that whenever any idea is floated on one side of the Congressional aisle, the reaction from…
The Clock is Ticking for Social Security and time is running out!
“It has finally become clear that Congress has run out of easy options—and it never had many to begin with.” These are words from this excellent Epoch Times article by Jay Rogers, explaining that simply increasing taxes alone (as some in Congress…
Social Security Disability Misunderstandings
Be Cautious When Seeking Social Security Advice Social Security is a very complex program. With over 70 million American’s receiving monthly benefits and millions more on the cusp of receiving, many are confused about how this incredibly important benefit program…
Planning to retire at age 65? Better read this.
Age 65 is often thought of as the standard American retirement age, likely because that is the age at which most Americans must enroll in Medicare, the nation’s healthcare program for seniors. And many Americans do actually retire at age…