For many, Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning. Maximizing these benefits can significantly impact your ...

The decrease was not driven by Americans earning less, but was instead attributed to a reduction in Social Security payments.

The Windfall Elimination Provision reduced benefits for certain workers, but its repeal by the Social Security Fairness Act could change how you plan for retirement.

Bill Cassidy, a Republican, represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, represents Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

The SSA has now confirmed it has sent out 3.1 million payments to those impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act.

Both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) were repealed by the Social Security Fairness Act. This affected Social Security’s costs at a time when the ...

Social Security changes slightly every year, undergoing adjustments that can significantly affect individuals receiving ...

Two new reports spend a good deal of time examining the solvency of the Social Security program. While Social Security's ...

Social Security Board of Trustees Annual Report warns of an accelerated timetable for trust fund depletion and potential benefit reductions that could significantly impact ...

The Social Security Fairness Act, which was passed in January, repealed both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). This change controversially increased ...

and their Social Security benefit may be reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) or the Government Pension Offset (GPO) if they qualify through a spouse's earnings. 5. People Whose Primary ...

Some 2.8 million Americans may be eligible to receive an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits. Are you one of ...