Ask Rusty – Social Security Says I’m Not Eligible for Benefits

May 22, 2026 | Presenting: Russell Gloor - AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor

“In this podcast, Rusty addresses a question from a self-employed business owner who apparently did not have enough Social Security credits to be eligible for retirement benefits. Rusty explains how benefits are earned, especially by self-employed persons, and also how to mitigate that issue.”

This recording presents the viewpoints of the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Staff, trained and accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government. To request additional information, contact our Advisory Staff at 888-750-2622, or email us at SSAdvisor@AmacFoundation.org.