Tom Margenau
Author
Tom Margenau worked for 32 years in a variety of positions for the Social Security Administration before retiring in 2005. He has served as the director of SSA’s public information office, the chief editor of more than 100 SSA publications, a deputy press officer and spokesman, and a speechwriter for the commissioner of Social Security. For 12 years, he also wrote Social Security columns for local newspapers, and recently published the book “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” If you have a Social Security question, contact him at [email protected]
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LATEST
Turning Full Retirement Age in 2026? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month
January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their full retirement age in 2026.
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Some Light Reading for the Holidays
Tom Margenau shares funny stories from him career as a civil servant.
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Protecting Your Right to Benefits
If you contact the SSA and tell them you intend to file for Social Security benefits, it might establish a record for a potential start date.
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How to Handle Social Security Issues When Someone Dies
Beyond mourning a loved one, navigating Social Security can be confusing when someone passes away.
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Giving Thanks for Social Security
I’m going to suggest that we Americans give thanks for the Social Security program.
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Why Did I Start Getting More Money From Social Security?
All people who work at jobs that are covered by Social Security (and almost all jobs are) must have payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks.
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Young People and Social Security
There are many millions of younger people who get Social Security benefits every month.
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An Antidote to Maximizing Mania
Here’s a story of someone who chose to give up money for greater happiness.
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Turning Full Retirement Age in 2026? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month
January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their full retirement age in 2026.
|
Some Light Reading for the Holidays
Tom Margenau shares funny stories from him career as a civil servant.
|
Protecting Your Right to Benefits
If you contact the SSA and tell them you intend to file for Social Security benefits, it might establish a record for a potential start date.
|
How to Handle Social Security Issues When Someone Dies
Beyond mourning a loved one, navigating Social Security can be confusing when someone passes away.
|
Giving Thanks for Social Security
I’m going to suggest that we Americans give thanks for the Social Security program.
|
Why Did I Start Getting More Money From Social Security?
All people who work at jobs that are covered by Social Security (and almost all jobs are) must have payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks.
|
Young People and Social Security
There are many millions of younger people who get Social Security benefits every month.
|
An Antidote to Maximizing Mania
Here’s a story of someone who chose to give up money for greater happiness.
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