There is a companion law called the “windfall elimination provision,” more commonly known by its acronym, WEP, which usually reduces any Social Security retirement benefits earned at side jobs ...

The Social Security Fairness Act made it possible for many public servants to receive Social Security they'd earned on top of ...

Every year, the trustees analyze the current state of Social Security and forecast the future of the program. Changes in the ...

Two new reports spend a good deal of time examining the solvency of the Social Security program. While Social Security's ...

As President Donald Trump and Congress fumble through his One Big Beautiful Bill on the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, they ...

The Social Security Fairness Act, which was passed in January, repealed both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). This change controversially increased ...

Some 2.8 million Americans may be eligible to receive an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits. Are you one of ...

While 91 percent of the those affected are now receiving full benefits, there are still some "complex cases" that are taking ...

Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security ...

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) penalized certain retirees. “Right now, WEP can reduce your Social Security benefit if you also get a pension from non-covered work,” Ray explained.

Many people are used to working, paying taxes on their income, and collecting Social Security in retirement. But it used to ...

The Social Security program, a crucial safety net for over 73 million Americans, faces a critical juncture. Demographic and ...