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Social Security Matters – I’m Working After Age 65; Why Aren’t I Exempt From Medicare Part B Premium?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – I’m Working after age 65; Why Aren’t I Exempt from Medicare Part B Premium? Dear Rusty: Why,…
You Decide: Is ‘Greedflation’ Keeping Prices High?
By Mike Walden Although the pace at which prices are rising has moderated, prices are still going up. In 2021, average consumer prices surged 7%, in 2022 they jumped 6.5%, in 2023 prices went up a more tolerable 3.4%, and…
Social Security Matters – Shocked Because Medicare Increase Results In Loss Of Social Security Benefits
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Shocked Because Medicare Increase Results in Loss of Social Security Benefits Dear Rusty: My wife and…
Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” Kickoff Is Solemn Reminder To Buckle Up
FORT LIBERTY – Wearing a seat belt every time you ride in a vehicle can save your life. That was the message transportation and military officials trumpeted during Friday’s launch of the 2024 Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Friday’s event…
Kristina Harrell Named New Leader Of Dunn Area Chamber Of Chamber
DUNN – The Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors has announced the selection of Kristina Harrell as the Chamber’s new Executive Vice President. Harrell previously served as the administrative assistant for the DACC. “I am looking forward to…
You Decide: Do International Investments Help Or Harm?
By Mike Walden Recently the Japanese Prime Minister visited North Carolina to celebrate a major new investment in our state by a Japanese biotechnology company that will spend over a billion dollars and create several hundred permanent jobs. Such international…
Social Security Matters – Widower’s Retirement Stymied By Social Security’s “WEP” And “GPO” Rules
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Widower’s Retirement Stymied by Social Security’s “WEP” and “GPO” Rules Dear Rusty: My wife passed away 4 years ago.…
Social Security Matters – Minister Wants To Maximize Social Security Benefit
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Minister Wants to Maximize Social Security Benefit Dear Rusty: I want to apply for Social Security, but I want…
You Decide: Why Are Jobs Increasing?
By Mike Walden The American job market just seems to keep rolling on. The recently released March labor market report showing 300,000 net additional jobs in the country was significantly above economists’ expectations. Employers seem to be ignoring concerns about…
Social Security Matters – Older Husband And Working Wife Seek Guidance
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Older Husband and Working Wife Seek Guidance Dear Rusty: I am 74 years old, retired and receiving Social Security.…
