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Friday, March 29, 2019

Social Security Podcast 5: The lingering effects of BBA – 2015 changes, current restricted application rules

This podcast discusses the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015....Read More

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Social Security Podcast 4: Myths and misunderstandings about SS (including myths about the raiding of the trust funds); Enrolling in Medicare and Social Security

This podcast covers some of the myths and misunderstandings...Read More

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Social Security Podcast 3: Basics – how benefits are calculated, FRA early/delayed retirement and impacts on monthly benefit amount, breakeven analysis

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Social Security Podcast 2: Basics: Types of benefits (retiree, spouses, survivors, disabled), eligibility, earning benefits; Filing for benefits; Earnings Test

This segment covers more basics of Social Security, beginning with the importance of having...Read More

Monday, March 25, 2019

Social Security Podcast 1: AMAC & Foundation intro, SSAS overview history, Ask Rusty overview, Advisor intros, 2019 SS facts and figures; Sample question: When to Retire?

This podcast introduces the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) and the AMAC Foundation,...Read More

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Ask Rusty – Child Benefits Stopped at 18

Dear Rusty:  I received my Social Security payment for February but not for the month...Read More