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
The History of the Social Security Number
There are many twists and turns involved behind the story of who received the first Social Security number.
6 Questions and 6 Answers
People of all ages are affected by Social Security, so it’s natural to have questions.
You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto!
Some readers are unhappy with the use of certain words.
Social Security: A Global View
Some people think that America is one of the few countries in the world with social security, but that is not the case.
How Other Government Benefits Interact With Social Security
While getting other benefits, social security is usually not affected, although that isn’t always the case.
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.
