One of those changes? The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which came to life roughly four decades ago (and subsequently ...

Senator Bill Cassidy defends his legislative record after challenger Julie Emerson questions his ability to deliver results ...

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates WEP and GPO rules, increasing benefits for some retirees. Here's who qualifies ...

A look back at the year that was reveals just how interesting and volatile 2025 was, and now 2026 is shaping up to outdo what’s been done. The retirement plan industry had its share of worthy moments.

Social Security is not the same program it was even a few years ago. A handful of big policy shifts, administrative crackdowns, and new laws have changed how benefits are calculated, who gets more (or ...

Millions of public workers received a notice this year and saw something unexpected. The Social Security Administration (SSA) informed them that their Social Security checks were going up and a ...

A sweeping change to the nation's retirement system has quietly increased monthly income for millions of Americans in recent months. The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by former ...

Those who receive overpayments could now have up to 50% of their checks withheld until the Social Security Administration recovers the extra money. All Social Security beneficiaries must elect an ...

If you are a widow, widower, or dependent child, recent changes in federal law could mean thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits are finally being restored to you. For decades, provisions ...

'With recent changes I heard that the law has changed and I may qualify to receive a benefit' "I did not work enough under Social Security so I do not qualify for my own Social Security benefits." ...