Social Security
My Social Security account portal went down temporarily.
If you tried to sign into your Social Security account on Monday but could not do so, don’t be alarmed. The portal went down temporarily. “The website itself remained operational during the incidents, but some people may have experienced a…
When your benefits are really just bonus money
You can begin your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, if you start receiving benefits early, they are permanently reduced. What if you are not reliant on Social Security to pay for basic retirement expenses, and…
Social Security changes coming in April
Well, 2025 is proving to be a strange and stressful year for the Social Security Administration. Millions of Americans will see their Social Security checks, and some will receive one for the first time, an increase shortly due to the…
Ask Rusty – When is the best time for me to claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I will be 66 ½ in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time for me to start taking my social security benefits. I am still employed full time and don’t want to be…
Take steps to avoid a surprise tax bill

“Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin It is easier to pay your taxes while working; taxes are withheld from each paycheck. However, for retirees, you will pay federal income taxes on your benefits if your combined…
False Alarm: Current Beneficiaries do NOT need to Re-Identify in Person!

A public service announcement from the AMAC Foundation “Yes, you’ll have to verify your identity to keep getting Social Security.” This excerpt from a YouTube post has created a bit of a stir among the more than 70 million current…
April Social Security Payments are coming out soon
April Social Security Payments are coming out soon Your regular Social Security payments come each month on Wednesday based on the date of your birthday. April 1st thru April 10th – 2nd Wednesday, 9th April 11th thru April 20th –…
Speeding up the Social Security Disability process
Social Security is working on expanding opportunities for working with Health Information Technology (Health IT). This will allow the use of electronic data exchanges to speed up the process for Social Security to reason people’s medical records directly from the…
Is it true or not? There are so many misconceptions about Social Security.
Sometimes it is hard to know whether not what is being said about Social Security is true or not. It is always best to consult with a professional when in doubt. The following link to an article on msn.com by…
A change is coming to how you can receive your Social Security payments

The issuing of paper Social Security checks is being stopped completely by September 30, 2025. Social Security originally stopped paper checks and went to direct deposit as of May 1, 2011, to reduce cost. Since that time if you wanted…