The Social Security Administration on March 5 shared its significant progress to quickly implement the Social Security Fairness Act. Through March 4, 2025, SSA has already paid 1,127,723 people more than $7.

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). The WEP applied to retirement benefits while the GPO applied to spousal benefits,

According to the Social Security Administration, roughly 28 percent of state and local public employees are eligible for a benefit increase due to the new law, which leaves 72 percent who won’t see an adjustment in their monthly Social Security checks. Need expert guidance when it comes to managing your investments or planning for retirement?

While many have already received their payments, millions more are still waiting as the SSA continues processing remaining retroactive payments.

The second round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees in five days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

The Social Security Fairness Act was passed last year and included a retroactive Social Security benefit increase for over 3 million beneficiaries. The SSA recently gave an update

Social Security plays a vital role in providing financial support during retirement. Understanding the payment schedule and amounts can help beneficiaries plan better.