Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the Social Security Fairness Act addresses that.
Social Security Fairness Act: What Will Happen to Your Benefits Now That It’s Become Law?
The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was recently signed into law on Jan. 5, by President Joe Biden, eliminates rules that reduce Social Security benefits for those who also get income
Social Security Recipients Need a Benefit Statement for Tax Season: Here's Where to Find It
Tax season is almost here. If you receive Social Security benefits, you'll need your benefit statement to find out if you need to file taxes this year.
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social Security changes this year.
Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in six days
The second round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the second group of retirees on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act: When Do Higher Payments Start?
For decades, Americans have seen lower Social Security checks if they fall into the circumstances under the WEP and GPO.
Social Security benefits are increasing for some. Here's what Arizonans need to know
Millions of retirees will see an increase in Social Security benefits after President Joe Biden signed a bill. Here's how benefits will change.
CT educators celebrate Social Security Fairness Act's passage
Connecticut educators and other public sector workers are celebrating passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. The new federal law repealed two provisions which had reduced Social Security benefits for some public sector workers who also receive a pension and who will now be eligible for benefits they would have earned in 2024.
Social Security: Will late payments be delivered?
On January 6, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act will be signed into law, promising increased benefits for millions of retirees in the United States. This landmark legislation aims to rectify long-standing reductions in Social Security benefits caused by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Higher Social Security payments on their way for millions
We’re extending Social Security benefits for millions of teachers, nurses, and other public and… employees and their spouses and survivors,” said Biden when he signed the Social Security Fairness Act this week.
Social Security Fairness Act becomes law with Biden signature
The law will increase benefits for millions of retirees, but it's still not clear where the added funds will come from.
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.
Social Security's 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 Was Disappointing. Will 2026 Be Any Better?
The first Social Security checks with 2025's 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) have gone out, with more coming in the ...
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The Social Security Fairness Act: What we know so far
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits based on your work record or the work ...
What Donald Trump’s Presidency Could Mean For Social Security
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to protect Social Security benefits could give retirees more money in their pockets, but ...
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $967 goes out in 22 days
The next Supplemental Security Income payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31 because the next day is a Saturday.
PowerSchool says hackers stole students’ sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, in data breach
In an FAQ obtained by TechCrunch, PowerSchool confirms it negotiated with the threat actors responsible for the breach.
New Social Security benefit increases for nearly 3 million Americans may trigger higher tax bill, Medicare premium costs
Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger larger tax ...