From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.

While the law seeks to level the playing field for many federal employees, the sustainability of the Social Security system ...

It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social ...

The second is the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which cut Social Security payments for some government retirees. Government Pension Offset. The repeal of the GPO will increase Social ...

The Social Security Fairness Act signed into law on January 5, has brought hope to thousands of Americans who depend on ...

Dear Rusty: I don’t understand exactly how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) works for my situation. I turned 62 in 2017 and am currently still working in a “non-covered” job, not paying into ...

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP): This rule often reduced the Social Security benefits of individuals who also received a pension from a job not covered by Social Security. Government Pension ...