What is the Social Security Fairness Act? How does it affect my social security benefits?
A correction was made to this story to clarify that non-covered workers did not pay Social Security taxes on their pensions, according to the SSA website. On Jan. 5, former President Joe Biden signed into law a new social security measure that ensures recipients of the benefit more money.
Social Security Fairness Act Checklist: Six Things to Know
This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including how much more money they might receive.
Social Security Fairness Act Signed by Biden: What It Means for Your Retirement
Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act may increase your retirement benefits by eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
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
Changes that you should know derived from the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Biden in December 2024, brings significant changes to retirees' benefits by repealing the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision.
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 raises.
Rosen urges swift action on Social Security Fairness Act implementation
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in urging the Trump Administration to swiftly implement the
It's Official: 3.2 Million Americans Will Receive Bigger Social Security Checks -- but There's a Catch
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO, and are effective for all benefits after December 2023, so not ...
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Janet Y. Jackson: How to navigate the new rules under the SSA Fairness Act
Since the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act early last month by then-President Joe Biden, there have been so many publicized inaccuracies and omissions about it, and confusion from ...
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 ...
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How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
The Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals penalties affecting government retirees, will take over a year to ...
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Senators demand quick implementation of Social Security Fairness Act, in letter to SSA
Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) led 27 colleagues in calling for the immediate implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act, which President Biden signed ...
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What do we know about the SSA WEP and GPO repeal?
The Social Security Fairness Act promises to enhance benefits for millions, but its implementation may take over a year due ...
Maximizing Social Security for Widows
Learn how surviving spouses can use Social Security's restricted application to maximize benefits and secure financial ...
You asked, we answered: Digging deeper to understand expanded social security benefits
Earlier this week, we reported on the Social Security Fairness Act. Since then, many of you have reached out with questions, ...