Commentary/Opinion
You Decide: Should You Be Smiling Or Frowning At 2026?
By Mike Walden It’s that time of year for economists to emerge and present their economic forecasts. Some say it’s like the economic version of Groundhog Day. Will economists see…
Social Security Matters – About Tax Filing Status And Medicare
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’m trying to figure out if I should change…
You Decide: How To Cope With The Affordability Crisis?
By Mike Walden There’s a term that we’re hearing more frequently today — the “affordability crisis.” It implies that a significant number of households today are finding it difficult to…
You Decide: Will AI Be A Net Plus?
By Mike Walden AI — the abbreviation for “artificial intelligence — appears on a path to be a bigger part of our lives. Initially confined to labs and a few…
Social Security Matters – Did The Obama-Era Social Security Tax Cuts Hurt The Program?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Did the Obama-era Social Security Tax Cuts…
Social Security Matters – Consider The “Wearing Out” Factor While Deciding 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: Enjoyed your recent article on claiming SS…
You Decide: Why Are Gas Prices Down, Food Prices Up?
By Mike Walden Two of the most important purchases by consumers are food and gas. We obviously need food to sustain ourselves, and most of us enjoy the experience of…
Social Security Matters – Do I Need To Sign Up For An Online Social Security Account?
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 recently I heard the tail end of a…
You Decide: Can We Predict The Economy?
By Mike Walden As I have mentioned in previous columns, I’ve made over 3,000 presentations in my career as an economist. Most of them occurred during my 43-year career at…
Social Security Matters – How Do I Navigate The Social Security Maze?
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 a woman, turning 65 this October (2025).…
You Decide: What Does The Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?
By Mike Walden Recently, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed’) cut its key interest rate — the group’s first rate cut in nine months. Although the reduction was modest — one…
You Decide: Is “Buy Now, Pay Later” A Good Deal?
By Mike Walden “Buy now, pay later” offers have been gaining popularity, especially among young people. They offer a quick and easy way to obtain what you want now. About…
