News: Social Security

Social Security: The Mystery of Spousal Benefits

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Social Security: The Mystery of Spousal Benefits

Some things appear to be a “riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma” , and that certainly seems an apt...

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Eliminating the Taxable Maximum: An Easy Fix for Social Security? You decide.

Monday, April 27, 2026

Eliminating the Taxable Maximum: An Easy Fix for Social Security? You decide.

During the early months of every year, Social Security solvency conversations frequently single out the provision that exempts wages above a...

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Social Security:  When Someone Dies

Monday, April 20, 2026

Social Security:  When Someone Dies

Social Security: When Someone Dies Speaking about our newly formed republic in 1789, Benjamin Franklin famously wrote that “ In this...

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If only I had Waited Longer to Claim SS

Thursday, April 2, 2026

If only I had Waited Longer to Claim SS

If only I had Waited Longer to Claim SS “Hindsight is the best Foresight” As the old adage goes, “hindsight is...

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How Fair is the “Social Security Fairness Act?”

Sunday, March 22, 2026

How Fair is the “Social Security Fairness Act?”

What is the Social Security Fairness Act? With considerable fanfare, following many years of lobbying from public service unions and affected...

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SSI Recipients Are Eligible for Discounted Internet Service Through the Lifeline Program

Monday, March 16, 2026

SSI Recipients Are Eligible for Discounted Internet Service Through the Lifeline Program

(Source: Social Security Administration) As more services move online, we recognize that accessing these services can sometimes be challenging for your...

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A Perspective on Social Security Taxation

Friday, March 13, 2026

A Perspective on Social Security Taxation

“ How can I avoid having my Social Security benefits taxed?” That is a question we are regularly asked here at...

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AMAC Holds Landmark Meeting With Social Security Administration Commissioner

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

AMAC Holds Landmark Meeting With Social Security Administration Commissioner

L to R: AMAC President Dave Weber, AMAC CEO Rebecca Weber, SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano, SSA Deputy Commissioner Arjun Mody. Last...

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Definition Time: The Old-Age Dependency Ratio and its Relationship to Insolvency

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Definition Time: The Old-Age Dependency Ratio and its Relationship to Insolvency

Perhaps the most significant story relating to the U.S. Social Security system these days is the onerous projection of its looming...

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