News: Social Security

How the“One Big,Beautiful Bill”Delivers for Seniors

Monday, October 6, 2025

How the“One Big,Beautiful Bill”Delivers for Seniors

The dust is settling on H.R. 1, “The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” and America’s seniors are beginning to understand the...

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Will I Get A 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)?

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Will I Get A 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)?

Traditionally, as we approach the 4 th quarter each year, we have come to expect the announcement of various Social Security...

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Social Security: Once upon a time ….. and Today

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Social Security: Once upon a time ….. and Today

Social Security is in trouble. But how did it get there? This article explores the origin of the U.S. Social Security...

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The Value of Knowledge (about Social Security)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Value of Knowledge (about Social Security)

Here at the AMAC Foundation , we are keenly aware that knowledge about Social Security will help everyone choose a course...

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Taxation of Social Security Benefits

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Taxation of Social Security Benefits

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

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Straight Talk about Social Security

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Straight Talk about Social Security

I have been writing about Social Security for nearly 10 years and have, over that time, personally answered thousands of questions...

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The "Social Security Fairness Act" – A Perspective

Friday, May 23, 2025

The "Social Security Fairness Act" – A Perspective

Unless you’ve been boycotting the media for the past six months, you’ve likely heard of recent legislation titled “The Social Security...

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Will Income Tax on Social Security Benefits be Eliminated?

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Will Income Tax on Social Security Benefits be Eliminated?

An excellent question, but the answer is more complex than it may seem on the surface. Income tax on Social Security...

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Ask Rusty Encore:  When is the best time to claim Social Security?

Monday, May 12, 2025

Ask Rusty Encore: When is the best time to claim Social Security?

Right up there on top of our list of most frequently asked questions at the AMAC Foundation's Social Security Advisory Service...

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