Social Security

Social Security Matters – Should My Husband File And Then Suspend His 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 – Should my Husband File and then Suspend His…

Social Security Matters – About Widow’s Benefits Versus Benefits From My Ex-Spouse
Ask Rusty – About Widow’s Benefits vs. Benefits from my Ex-spouse Dear Rusty: In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits. My late husband’s Social Security was approximately…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Social Security Matters – Does Congress Pay Into 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’ve been told that members of Congress do not have…

Social Security Matters – I Was Self-Employed And Don’t Have Enough Credits For 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: For a thirty-year period, I was making a living as…

Social Security Matters – Should I Retire At 65 Or 67?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensAsk Rusty – Should I Retire at 65 or 67? And What…

Social Security Matters – We Want To Claim SS At 62. When Should We Apply?
Dear Rusty: My wife and I are going to be taking Social Security at 62. She will be 62 on April 15, 2025. I will be 62 August 7, 2025. When should we…

Social Security Matters – Will IRA Withdrawals Affect My Medicare Premiums?
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 member of AMAC and learn…








