Social Security, Fairness Act

Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the Social Security Fairness Act addresses that.
The Social Security 2025 COLA Is Here, and There's Good and Bad News for Retirees
Many retirees look forward to Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which for 2025 is 2.5%. The COLA technically takes effect in December, with beneficiaries seeing updated payments in January.
Social Security Fairness Act Explained: What Changes Does It Bring?
President Joe Biden signed off on the biggest changes to the Social Security Act in decades on Sunday, which will benefit millions of public sector retirees.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act? Biden signs bill to boost payments for some
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some retirees who also received pension income.
Social Security Is Increasing Payments to 3 Million People This Year—Find Out If You’re One of Them
Social Security checks are increasing for almost 3 million Americans. Here's how to find out if you'll benefit—and when.
Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners
President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, clearing the way for nearly 3 million public workers including teachers, firefighters and police to see an increase to their Social Security benefits.
Are Social Security Offices Open Today? List of Closures by State
On January 9, all Social Security offices and federal agencies will be closed in honor of the late President Jimmy Carter.
A Big Social Security Change Proposed by President-Elect Donald Trump May Be Bad News for Retirees
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump signaled support for ending the decades-long practice of taxing Social ...
Who gets increased Social Security benefits? What to know after President Biden signs bill
Biden estimated the bill should lead to an average monthly increase of $360 for certain public employees and their spouses ...
Social Security update: February direct payment worth $943 goes out in 23 days
February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 23 days. The ...
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out ...
Ask the Hammer: Is Social Security Income Tax-Free?
In a recent episode of "Ask the Hammer," financial expert Jeffrey Levine from Buckingham addressed a common concern among Social Security recipients: the potential need for tax withholding on their ...
Mike Johnson Gives Update on Plans for Social Security
Without any changes to the program, the fund is set to run out of money for full payments by as early as 2035.