veterans
Retired military service members may be eligible for tax benefits
Are you a veteran? Are you unsure whether your military retirement pay is taxable? “Military retirement income combined with income from a civilian job or a spouse’s income can push Veterans into a higher federal income tax bracket, according to…
Ask Rusty: Older Veteran Asks about Special Social Security Credit for Military Service
Dear Rusty: I served in the U S Army from January 1958 to Feb 1961. What increase should I receive for those years and who do I call and at what phone number? Signed: Proud Veteran Dear Proud Veteran: First,…
SSA Releases 2024 Veteran-related Statistics
In a post issued yesterday by the Social Security Administration, we find that Veterans account for roughly 13.5% of all beneficiaries. The average monthly benefit for those 7.7 million Veterans now stands at $1,879, with about 5.9% falling below federal…
Attention Veterans: SSA Provides Extensive Support
Veterans Day is fast approaching, so now’s a good time to refresh your knowledge of the Social Security Administration’s services available to military Veterans and those on active-duty. A public service announcement posted on theportlandbeacon.com provides information on these services…
Social Media for Military & Veterans
We owe so much to those who have valiantly served in the United States armed forces, and many who serve simply aren’t aware of the plethora of resources available to them. In hopes of providing our military heroes with answers…
Ask Rusty – Veteran Uncertain About Social Security and Healthcare Coverage
Dear Rusty: I’m not sure what I should sign up for in terms of Social Security: I am 64 and I am still employed full time and intend to stay employed until age 70. I am retired from the Navy…
Clearing Up the Rumors on Veterans Benefits, As Well as a Rumor on Prisoner Benefits
One of the more persistent rumors we hear about at the AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service involves the belief that Veterans are missing out on extra Social Security benefits earned as a result of their service. As Social Security…
Attention Veterans: Good Idea to Review Social Security Benefits
If you haven’t reviewed the benefits available to Veterans recently, now might be a good time to check out the SSA website pages dedicated to this topic. The Information for Military & Veterans page at SSA.gov provides a collection of…
Social Security and the Veteran Community
The month of May features many articles and happenings related to Veterans and their families, especially during the build-up to Memorial Day. What’s often overlooked, though, is the Social Security program’s range of services and support mechanisms available to those…
Veterans Get Relief from Debt Collection Concerns During Pandemic
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced yesterday that they plan to suspend collection actions on veteran debts or, if preferred, extend repayment terms on pre-existing VA debts. In a post on connectingvets.radio.com, reporter Abbie Bennett explained that the announcement follows directions…