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As Social Security starts operating under controversial new rules, here’s how they could affect you and your benefits
Also: Uncle Sam’s new approach to student-loan collection, a golden opportunity in the bond market, and how to determine ...
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Social Security Fairness Act: Why not all public workers will see an increase
T he Social Security Fairness Act marks a significant shift in how public workers' benefits are calculated. By eliminating ...
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How the Fairness Act could impact your CSRS and Medicare benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act, effective Jan. 5, 2025, ends WEP and GPO, boosting benefits for many—especially CSRS ...
Some are receiving higher Social Security benefits this month. Here's who.
The increase stems from the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, which lifted reductions on 3.2 million public sector ...
The Social Security Fairness Act's Benefit Increase Could Come With a Surprise Bill for Some
This is something to be mindful of if your benefits see a substantial increase this year due to the Social Security Fairness ...
Social Security May Owe Some Americans More Payments: Here's Who's Impacted
A bipartisan group of United States senators is urging the agency to revise its policy and grant the full scope of back ...
Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Update: Brace Yourself for the Smallest COLA Since 2021
The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonprofit senior group, recently announced a 2.3% COLA projection for 2026. This would make it the lowest COLA since the 1.3% increase seniors got in 2021.
Congress, DOGE turned the Social Security Fairness Act from a win to a loss
The chaotic process that brought the bill to fruition, and the failure of Congress to sufficiently fund the administrative ...
My wife, 66, has a pension, but never paid into Social Security. Does new legislation mean she’ll now receive benefits?
My wife is nine years older than me. She’s 66 and I’m 57. We are both retired and living in Florida. Most of her adult life, ...
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What the Social Security Fairness Act means for your retirement: A planning guide for first responders
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your ...
Bigger Social Security payments going out this month: Do you qualify?
Social Security payments for certain recipients could be larger this week thanks to a law that was recently put into place.
Some are receiving higher Social Security benefit payments this month. Here's who.
The increase stems from the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, which lifted reductions on 3.2 million public sector ...