There is a companion law called the “windfall elimination provision,” more commonly known by its acronym, WEP, which usually reduces any Social Security retirement benefits earned at side jobs ...

As President Donald Trump and Congress fumble through his One Big Beautiful Bill on the budget for fiscal year 2025-26, they ...

The Social Security program, a crucial safety net for over 73 million Americans, faces a critical juncture. Demographic and ...

The Social Security system in the United States, a cornerstone for millions of Americans, is experiencing substantial changes ...

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

The Social Security Fairness Act, which was passed in January, repealed both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).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

Every year, the trustees analyze the current state of Social Security and forecast the future of the program. Changes in the ...

Although Congress has yet to act, it is well known that Social Security's rainy-day funds will soon run dry, and revenue from ...

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

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

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

The Social Security Fairness Act removed restrictions on benefits for people with government pensions. If you're one of them, ...