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Opinion: Social Security Fairness Act will be tricky to implement
The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on Jan. 5 of this year. Nationwide, about 3 million public-sector retirees will receive substantially higher Social Security benefits due to the law’s repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
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Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify For Back Payments?
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.
How the Social Security Fairness Act could affect you
Sterling Wealth Management's Sharon Allen and Daly Andersson answer Jana Wiersema's questions about the impact of the new Social Security Fairness Act.
Preparing retirees for changes in Social Security Fairness Act
Kathryn McCall, a CFP and financial adviser with CAPTRUST, highlights how individuals previously affected due to shifting from private to public sector roles will now receive fair compensation without pension penalties.
When will police, teachers receive raise from new Social Security Fairness Act?
Former Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO penalties for millions of government retirees.
(Many) retired teachers are getting a raise thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act
Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.
Teachers, firefighters, police officers: will everyone benefit from the Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Fairness Act, enacted on January 5, 2025, marks a significant shift in benefits for over 3.2 million Americans. By eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO),
Social Security Fairness Act sparks budget debate
The Social Security Fairness Act, recently signed by President Joe Biden, has eliminated the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision rules. The act aims to enable Americans to retire with economic security and dignity.
Liz Weston: Government pension offset changes to Social Security are coming, but will take time
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The Savings Game: How the repeal of WEP and GPO will be implemented
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A Big Social Security Change Just Signed by President Biden Comes With Bad News for Retirees
The Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund pays retirement, spousal, and survivors benefits.
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