The Social Security Fairness Act, which was passed in January, repealed both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).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

Are you a teacher or government employee? Your pension could unexpectedly reduce your Social Security benefits due to WEP and ...

The Social Security Fairness Act made it possible for many public servants to receive Social Security they'd earned on top of ...

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

The other is called the “government pension offset,” or GPO, and it reduces any spousal benefits you might be due. The key to understanding WEP is to realize that the word “social” in ...

Many people are used to working, paying taxes on their income, and collecting Social Security in retirement. But it used to ...

The Social Security landscape in the United States is ever-evolving, with policy updates impacting millions. While some changes aim to enhance the system, others pose challenges.

Claims for Social Security benefits have skyrocketed since the beginning of 2025, data from the Social Security ...

The Social Security Fairness Act has repealed two major provisions — The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) — that will provide financial relief for some.

Millions of people receiving Social Security benefits could see an increase in their monthly payments due to a new law signed ...

While 91 percent of the those affected are now receiving full benefits, there are still some "complex cases" that are taking ...