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
Military Myths and Social Security
There are no big Social Security bonuses for veterans.
Visit This Victorian Lighthouse in Southern California for Free
Lighthouses can capture people’s imaginations like few other buildings do.
Older People and Social Security Disability
Social Security disability benefits automatically convert to retirement benefits when a person reaches full retirement age.
Clarifying the DOGE Allegations About Social Security
There are a few misunderstandings from DOGE reports, and maybe this can help clear thing up.
Stories With My Valentine
Talking about social security is on hold this week as Tom Margenau shares a personal anecdote of his wife and son.
LBJ and Social Security
Lyndon B. Johnson did tamper with social security but not in the way conventional wisdom would have you believe.
Why Some People Don’t Pay Into Social Security
Many Americans are confused by jobs that are not covered by social security, even those who are working those jobs.
Answering Questions From Widows
Whether someone gets widowers benefits or their own retirement benefits depends on which is higher.
Less for Others but More for Me
Some people believe that they are being cheated by Social Security.
Turning Full Retirement Age in 2025? Consider Filing for Benefits This Month
Filing in January could give you more depending on your earnings.
