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Social Security Matters – Husband Upset About His Wife’s Survivor Benefit
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife – a retired teacher – was told that, should…
Social Security Matters – For Advice On When To Claim 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: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am…
You Decide: Are We Headed For A Recession?
By Dr. Mike Walden The year 2024 began with optimism for the economy. Despite relatively high interest rates and efforts by the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of the economy in order to reduce the inflation rate, a recession…
Social Security Matters – Retiree Asks About His 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: I retired with a (gross) $4600 per month Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity from the US Postal Service in…
Johnston County Public Schools Student Competes In Scripps National Spelling Bee
SMITHFIELD – West Johnston High rising freshman Orrin Lam represented Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., earlier this year. “I thought it would be cool to go to a national level competition,”…
Social Security Matters – Does Some Of My Social Security Payment Include Repayment Of My Contributions?
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 have a question about my Social Security benefits. Would I be correct to assume that part of the monthly…
You Decide: What Will AI Mean For North Carolina Jobs?
By Dr. Mike Walden AI — short for “artificial intelligence”— is the technology wiz of the moment. One-third of businesses are now using AI, with the number expected to rapidly climb. AI programs can now be accessed online, with mobile…
Social Security Matters – Will My Wife Get A Spousal Benefit From Me?
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 will be turning 70 (yikes) this coming November. I will begin taking my Social Security benefit at that time.…
JCPS Summer Career Accelerator Program Prepares Students For Careers
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County Public Schools’ Summer Career Accelerator Program wraps up at the end of July, with more than 360 student participants in grades 6-12. Spanning over the course of six weeks, this program offers real-world learning experiences aligned…
Students Earn Final Aviation Certificates
GOLDSBORO – Three students in Wayne Community College’s Aviation Systems Technology program have earned the final certificate needed to complete the program. Timothy Dillon of Clayton, Kobe Pearson of Goldsboro, and Trevor Shearer of Wilson completed all requirements to receive…
