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
Seeing It in Black and White
Social security should be black and white and for those who need to read it to believe it, there are many texts available.
Politics, Elections, and Social Security
Elections can change a lot of things but it shouldn’t change your plans for filing social security.
Here Are Some Social Security Rules I Can’t Explain
Social security takes some math to figure out, but sometimes it is still difficult to understand.
Social Security COLA for 2025
Social security COLA increases every year yet some people think it’s still not enough.
How Your Retirement Benefit Is Figured
The year you were born, the number of years you worked, all play into the amount of social security benefit you will receive.
Rumors About Illegal Immigrants and Social Security Are Untrue
If an illegal immigrant obtains a fake social security card, they will not receive social security benefits.
More About the Death of a Spouse
When your spouse dies, you'll receive a one-time payment from Social Security.
Foreign Pensions and Social Security
Foreigners who claim Social Security benefits in America can be confused by the rules and how they apply to them.
When and How to File for Social Security Benefits
Filing for Social Security is rather simple and can be done online.
‘I’ll Tell You What’s Wrong With Social Security!’
Being angry about social security is unwarranted if we’re being misled by false information.
