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Government pension offset in a nutshell: The launch and repeal

That brings us to the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—a Social Security provision that reduced (or in some cases, wiped out ...
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Social Security change: Millions of public servants to see bigger checks as unpopular rules end

The Social Security Fairness Act has repealed the WEP and GPO provisions. Learn how this affects public service workers and ...
The CPA Journal

The Windfall Elimination Program Repeal

On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (Public Law 118-273), to repeal ...
Napa Valley Register

Common Cents: Social Security loopholes you may qualify to take advantage of

Before this year, many retirees who received a government pension had their Social Security benefits reduced or eliminated. This loss of benefit was due to a provision known as the Government Pension ...
Case Western Reserve University

Law's Sharona Hoffman highlights fairness concerns surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)

U.S. News & World Report: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, highlighted fairness concerns surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision ...
Lansing State Journal

Will my Social Security money get delayed? What to know as a federal shutdown looms

A potential federal government shutdown looms as congressional leaders are down to their final day to reach an agreement before the end of the fiscal year, but those who rely on federal benefits such ...
Investopedia

How A Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Social Security and Medicare Benefits

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. Getty Images In the event of a federal ...

3 Big 2026 Updates Could Impact How Much of Your Social Security Benefits You Get to Keep

Everyone receives the Social Security COLA, but these changes could significantly boost or detract from your benefits.
The Motley Fool

Good News for Retirees: Social Security Payments Aren't Affected by the Government Shutdown

While local offices may remain open, some in-person services are not currently available. The shutdown could also affect the 2026 COLA announcement. These 10 Stocks Could Mint the Next Wave of ...