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 increases benefits
C ongress passed the Social Security Fairness Act in late 2024, which was signed into law by the President in early January 2025. The new law repeals two provisions from the 1983
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.
They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they're waiting to see benefit increases
A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension income.
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
What All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2025
Those who apply for Social Security under their FRA could lose even more from their checks if they're still working and their income exceeds certain limits. In 2025, you lose $1 for every $2 you earn over $23,400 if you're under your FRA all year. If you'll reach your FRA in 2025, you only lose $1 for every $3 you earn over $62,160.
Congress Increases Social Security Benefits For Some State And Local Government Employees
The Social Security Fairness Act retroactively reverses some 1983 reforms and increases benefits for some retired state and local government employees.
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 Act.
The Impact of Social Security Benefit Loss for Deported Retirees
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that certain retirees will permanently lose their right to receive benefits. This decision affects a specific group of individuals who have experienced a change in their legal status in the United States under certain legal conditions.
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.
Social Security changes include payment amount, age eligibility and more
Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% increase in their benefits this year, among other key changes to the program that affect retirement age, taxable earnings, and public sector workers, federal ...
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Republican Pressures Trump Official to Fast Track Social Security Payments
Representative Clay Higgins penned a letter to expedite payments for people affected by changes to the Social Security ...
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 ...
How Federal Retirees Can Make SSFA Repeals Work for Them
From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the ...
Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security
Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.
A boon for US workers or 'incredibly irresponsible'? Expert slams Social Security Fairness Act, says it will lead to 'deeper and faster' benefit cuts — while millions stan…
What's the Social Security Fairness Act? The Social Security Fairness Act makes it possible for those who opted out of Social ...