Social Security Fairness Act eliminating cuts in Social Security: how will it affect your pension?
The Social Security Fairness Act, enacted on January 5, 2025, marks a pivotal change for public servants by abolishing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Social Security Fairness Act Adds to Pressure on Safety Net
While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system is now facing even more challenges.
What’s next for first responders after the passing of the Social Security Fairness Act
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.
Social Security Fairness Act Benefits: By how much may a person's monthly payment increase?
Millions of Americans have secured a significant financial victory thanks to new legislation that enhances their Social Security benefits but how much will the monthly payment incr
New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits
It ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a "non-covered pension").
Congressman Cuellar speaks on Social Security Fairness Act
If you are a retired teacher, firefighter, police officer or public worker, you could be seeing an increase in your social security check soon.
The Savings Game: Answering questions about the Social Security Fairness Act
Q. I receive a survivor benefit based on my husband’s work under Social Security. I receive a pension from my work as a teacher, and I was not contributing to FICA. I contacted the Social Security
41 states that don't tax Social Security benefits
If you're currently receiving or soon will be receiving Social Security retirement benefits, here's what to know about which states may tax you.
Social Security Fairness Act delays cause concern
The Social Security Administration has indicated it may take more than a year to process all of the benefit changes from the new Social Security Fairness Act. The law, signed by President Joe Biden on Jan.
Social Security fairness act brings hope
The Social Security Fairness Act signed into law on January 5, has brought hope to thousands of Americans who depend on Social Security benefits. The new legislation repeals two important provisions that previously reduced benefits for many individuals,
5 Social Security Changes That Happened in January 2025
In 2025, the definition of a Social Security credit rose to $1,810 in earnings. However, this shouldn't be too worrisome for ...
Senators demand quick implementation of Social Security Fairness Act for police, teachers
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is among a bipartisan group of 27 colleagues demanding immediate Social Security Fairness Act ...
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Pressure builds to implement Social Security Fairness Act from lawmakers like Clay Higgins
Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins believes the Trump administration can expedite implementation of Social Security Fairness ...
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Social Security Fairness Act Recalibrates Plans
The team at Capital Wealth Management acted quickly when the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law January 5 by former ... Affected clients certainly needed the update. “We also ...