Social Security
Retirement Uncertainty and the Impact on Women
Recent research by research Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (TCRS) reports that “only 12 percent of women indicated being “very confident” they will someday retire comfortably.” This sentiment, coupled with frequent news accounts of generally lower benefit levels and longer lifespans for women,…
Another Tax Scam Alert Involving Social Security Numbers
In a post on abc7chicago.com, the Consumer Reports editorial staff offers another alert, in a continuing series of alerts, on the importance of filing federal income tax returns as quickly as possible. “Getting a refund quickly is not the only upside…
Measuring Poverty: Social Security and SSI Help, But…
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), the yardstick that extends the official poverty measure by taking account of many of the government programs designed to assist low income families and individuals that are not included in the official poverty…
Boomers Express Need for Social Security Counseling
Maybe its a simple matter of chronological proximity, but a survey conducted in February by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. indicated that Baby Boomers have a stronger interest in Social Security counseling than close in the Millennial age cohort (birthdates…
The Importance of Knowing Your Social Security Options
If you’re reviewing the contents of this website and examining the rich and robust information presented on its pages, you’re to be commended for taking an active stance in learning about Social Security. With the posts presented on our “Headline…
The Most Consistent Question–When Should I File for Social Security Benefits?
The general question of “When should I file for Social Security benefits?” is one of the most common questions on the minds of folks approaching age 62. In fact, AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service, an acclaimed service available free…
Some Quick Pointers on Social Security
The CheatSheet’s Karen Bennett, posting on their :Money & Career page, provides a snapshot of some basic Social Security parameters. Her items range from taxation of benefits to the nagging solvency issue, with some important details in between. Read her post…
Retirement Savings and Defined Contribution Plans: A Fix is Needed
One of the more frequently reported retirement planning issues is what many perceive to be a critical shortfall in savings among future retirees. Time.com’s Money page, for example, not too long ago reported that a third of Americans have accumulated…
Homestretch Retirement Planning
You may not view it this way, but attaining age 50 is considered a wake-up call by many. It’s a plateau of sorts, and it’s a good time to take stock of where you are with respect to preparing for…
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,…