Two Social Security rules can take a big bite out of the benefits of pensioners and their spouses, ex-spouses and survivors.

The Social Security Fairness Act, recently passed by Congress, promises to rectify long-standing inequities in benefits for public sector workers.

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025, has brought a wave of hope to millions of retired ...

Beginning in April, millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public-sector workers will see ...

Why is the Social Security Administration sending a windfall of money to certain SSA beneficiaries' bank accounts? The answer is simple.

Social Security benefits usually only change en masse in January when the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect.

Learn about the sweeping changes to Social Security in March 2025, from major policy reforms impacting millions to heightened enforcement measures.

Americans will get a Social Security boost this month. Learn payment dates and how to ensure you receive your full benefits.

Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 ...

The agency continues to pay remaining retroactive payments and is ready to begin paying higher monthly benefit payments ...

Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible first responder retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April ...

The exact benefit increases will vary depending on each person's income history and how much they had withheld due to the WEP ...