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Social Security Matters – Working Septuagenarian Asks About Disability Benefits
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working…
Social Security Matters – Why Does The Government Raid Social Security?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: The Social Security program is funded by employees and their employers. The federal government does not contribute to the program,…
Social Security Matters – About Taxation 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 Dear Rusty: I am past my Social Security full retirement age, and I am still working. I am married and we file…
You Decide: Is Economic Growth Spreading In North Carolina?
By Mike Walden North Carolina’s economy has been a powerhouse of growth in recent decades. The state has been recognized by several organizations as one of the top places for economic development. North Carolina has a track record of luring…
Social Security Matters – About Retroactive 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 Dear Rusty: Both my wife and I are 67 1/2, i.e., past our full retirement age of 66 years and 6 months.…
Social Security Matters – Will My Wife’s Survivor Benefit Be Less If She Claimed Her Social Security Early?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I claimed Social Security at 70. My wife claimed her own SS at 62, and her earnings were significantly lower…
Ava Gardner Festival: Schedule Set With Fan Favorites
SMITHFIELD – Following two years of planning and executing the Ava Centennial Celebration, the Ava Gardner Museum board will again host the Ava Gardner Festival. This year’s event will include fan favorite events and add in some new experiences. The…
Social Security Matters – Veteran Asks About Special Credits For Military Service
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I just learned that if I served in the military during an active-duty period, I could get extra earnings for…
Spirit Of Nahunta Harvest Day Saturday, September 21
PIKEVILLE – The annual Spirit of Nahunta Harvest Day will be held Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am until 4:00pm at Nahunta Friends Meeting, located at 2537 NC 581, Pikeville, NC. The festival, now in its third year, celebrates the unique…
Selma Celebrates New Pickleball Courts With Grand Opening Event
SELMA — The Town of Selma will celebrate the official grand opening of four new pickleball courts located at the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex on Saturday, September 14. Pickleball, invented in 1965, has recently become a popular sport in…
