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Russ “Rusty” Gloor is a member of the AMAC Foundation’s accredited Social Security Advisory staff. With each episode of “Ask Rusty” he will tell you about an actual Social Security question received at the AMAC Foundation offices.

These recordings are intended for information purposes only and do not represent legal or financial guidance. They present the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation, and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.>

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Russ “Rusty” Gloor is a member of the AMAC Foundation’s accredited Social Security Advisory staff. With each episode of “Ask Rusty” he will tell you about an actual Social Security question received at the AMAC Foundation offices.

These recordings are intended for information purposes only and do not represent legal or financial guidance. They present the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation, and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.>

    #12. Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future?

    #12. Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future?

    Dear Rusty: I started Social Security about 2 years ago and I thought that the monthly benefit amount stated to me by Social Security in their letter was guaranteed. That written amount was what I based my decision on to retire. Now I hear on the news that we may have to take a 24% reduction in the future. That will make me and millions of other seniors homeless. Was the original amount a guarantee of monthly income, and can the government reduce it whenever they want to? Signed: Anxious Senior

    • 6 min
    #11. Is My COLA Increase Based on My Current SS Benefit?

    #11. Is My COLA Increase Based on My Current SS Benefit?

    Dear Rusty: I started collecting SS when I turned 70 to maximize my income. One factor that is never mentioned is that the annual cost of living increase appears to be based on the previous year’s payment. I’ve talked to others who are about my age (77) and we talked about how much of an adder we will receive. Those who collected earlier always get much less than I do. So, it appears that the annual increase is based on previous year’s payment and not on the original payment from when I started collecting, so it has a compounding impact. Frequently the increase received by those who collected early covers the Medicare increase plus a small adder, whereas I have been getting a much larger increase. Can you comment? Signed: Wondering

    • 5 min
    #10. Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security?

    #10. Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security?

    Dear Rusty: I stopped working at age 55, well before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10 months. I had over 35 years working prior to retiring from work. I don’t intend to start collecting Social Security until my full retirement age. Will I be penalized for all those years between when I stopped working and my full retirement age? Signed: Planning Ahead

    • 5 min
    #9. About Including “COLA” in Benefit Projections

    #9. About Including “COLA” in Benefit Projections

    Dear Rusty: In your reply to “Confused Senior” about when to claim Social Security benefits, I noticed that you did not take into account any compounded annual increases in benefit payments. While these are not guaranteed and are dependent upon the economy, they do affect the difference in total amount that can be drawn between eligibility age, full retirement age, or age 70. Would you please address this? Signed: Stickler for Details

    • 5 min
    #8. Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security?

    #8. Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security?

    Dear Rusty: I’m 66 years old and still (self) employed as a home builder. I have not taken Social Security benefits yet, and don’t need to at this time. If relevant, my business struggled when I first started it five years ago, but did well last year, and I’ll have my highest earning year in my life this year and possibly next year as well. My question is, and it may be dumb, is it always best to delay Social Security until age 70 if there is no current financial need for it? Also, are benefits calculated by total dollars earned over a lifetime, or is some kind of average or mean computation used? I’ve enjoyed excellent health throughout my life, and I have longevity in my family. I’m single if that’s relevant. Signed: Planning Ahead

    • 5 min
    #7. Does Paying Social Security Tax Now Increase My Benefit?

    #7. Does Paying Social Security Tax Now Increase My Benefit?

    Dear Rusty: I started drawing my benefits at age 62 due to being laid off from my job at age 60. I have continued working part time and been paying Social Security and Medicare taxes ever since. I am now 66. I have been told that even though I continue to pay these taxes, it will not help increase my monthly social security benefit. Is that true? Signed: Working Beneficiary

    • 5 min

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