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US Senate approves Social Security change despite fiscal concerns
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Congress approves changes to Social Security for some public sector workers
WASHINGTON – Congress on early Saturday passed a bill that would increase Social Security benefits for public sector workers. The Social S ecurity Fairness Act, would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO),
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the $196 billion cost will speed up the program’s insolvency.
1 Social Security Change in 2025 Every Worker Needs to Know
For many older adults, Social Security makes the difference between enjoying a comfortable retirement and struggling to make ends meet. However, 55% of U.S. adults admit that their benefits are not enough to cover their basic needs in retirement,
Social Security gets a shake-up in 2025, and 3 changes may surprise retirees
Knowledge gaps can lead to costly financial planning mistakes, so everyone should make an effort to stay informed.
SSA and Social Security changes to watch for in 2025
As 2025 approaches, significant changes in Social Security payments are set to impact millions of beneficiaries across the United States.
Real World Economics: Eliminating Social Security’s ‘windfall elimination’ would be an injustice
Two people are retiring. One worked entirely in a government job not covered by Social Security because it had a pension ...
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Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social ...
US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown and boosts social security
U.S. senators approve government funding to avoid a shutdown and vote to expand social security benefits::1, 2024:: ...
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 67, and 70
Every year, the SSA's Office of the Actuary releases a breakdown detailing the average monthly benefit of retired-worker ...
Millions to Get Bigger Social Security Checks If Biden Signs New Bill
Millions of Americans may see their Social Security benefits increase under a bill headed to President Joe Biden’s desk — ...
Social security benefits expansion bill heads to Biden's desk
The bill’s passage is a big win for public sector retirees but critics fear it will further destabilize the Social Security ...
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits for millions, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's ...
Congress also approved boosts to Social Security payments and disaster aid
The federal government avoided a shutdown. Here are some notable takeaways from legislation that cleared the House and Senate ...
Suze Orman offer surprising reason to delay social security til 70
The financial planning guru firmly believes delaying social security benefits for as long as possible pays off.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it ...