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The lead Aug 21, 2026 1

AMAC Foundation to Host Free Webinar on Social Security's Path to Insolvency

On September 3 at 2:00 PM ET, AMAC Foundation advisors lay out what insolvency means for current beneficiaries and detail their 15-point plan to fix Social Security.

Ian Gargan

Jul 27, 2026 10

Is Social Security’s Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Guaranteed?

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) isn't guaranteed. Each year's COLA compares third-quarter CPI-W averages, but if inflation falls, the result can be zero—as it was in 2016 and twice more this century. By law, COLA can never be negative. Learn how the process works, why adjustments vary with economic cycles, and what current projections suggest for the 2027 benefit increase.

AMAC, Gerry Hafer

Jul 23, 2026 6

AMAC Delivers the Latest Social Security Updates Through Its Partnership with the SSA

In support of the AMAC Foundation’s mission to serve as a trusted educational resource for older Americans, we're delivering the latest Social Security Updates.

AMAC, Gerry Hafer

Jul 22, 2026 5

Working While Collecting Social Security? AMAC Foundation Offers Free Expert Webinar Series

The AMAC Foundation is offering a free two-part webinar series to help Social Security retirement and SSDI beneficiaries understand earnings limits, avoid overpayments, and confidently return to work.

Jun 30, 2026 9

Raising the Taxable Maximum Won’t Save Social Security

Social Security's insolvency is approaching, and AMAC says a comprehensive reform plan is needed to protect retirees.

AMAC, Gerry Hafer

Jun 24, 2026

AMAC’s Partnership with SSA Continues to Provide Steady Flow of Relevant Information

AMAC’s partnership with the Social Security Administration continues to provide valuable updates on benefits, retirement planning, online services, survivor benefits, and SSI program improvements for older Americans.

AMAC, Gerry Hafer

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AMAC Foundation to Host Free Webinar on Social Security's Path to Insolvency

Is Social Security’s Annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Guaranteed?

AMAC Delivers the Latest Social Security Updates Through Its Partnership with the SSA

Working While Collecting Social Security? AMAC Foundation Offers Free Expert Webinar Series

Raising the Taxable Maximum Won’t Save Social Security

AMAC’s Partnership with SSA Continues to Provide Steady Flow of Relevant Information

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