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 Update: 72 Million Americans to Get Benefits Boost
An estimated 72.5 million Social Security recipients will benefit from a 2.5 percent increase in their payments this year thanks to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Inflation, which has been above Federal Reserve targets for several years now,
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 record of your spouse or former spouse while entitled to a public pension from work not covered by Social Security,
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.
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.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act? Biden signs bill to boost payments for some
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some retirees who also received pension income.
Social Security 2025: Are you eligible for spousal benefits? What to know
Social Security benefits are typically based on a person’s 35 highest-earning years of work, but if your spouse earned significantly more or your history is limited you could benefit more from spousal benefits.
Thousands of Floridians will see a bump in their Social Security benefits
Thousands of Floridians will see a bump in their Social Security benefits thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act that was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden.
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
President Joe Biden recently signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. This legislation expands Social Security benefits for millions of retired Americans. It will provide an average monthly increase of $360 for more than 2.
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 ...
New Social Security Law May Face Problems Under Trump—Economist
The Social Security Fairness Act was passed this month, effectively getting rid of the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Social Security Fraud: Woman Accused of Embezzling $360,000
Mavious Redmond allegedly pretended to be her dead mother for more than two decades in order to receive the monthly benefits.
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.
The Social Security 2025 COLA Is Here, and There's Good and Bad News for Retirees
Many retirees look forward to Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which for 2025 is 2.5%. The COLA ...