social security fairness act changes retirees’ benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by former President Joe Biden, is set to bring significant changes to the retirement landscape in the United States in 2025. The Act eliminates two key provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO),
There are 9 states in America that will tax Social Security benefits in 2025 — do these 3 things ASAP if you live in one of them
On the state level, though, the rules are different. A total of 41 states don't tax benefits, but nine do. If you live in one of them, you may need to make some plans to avoid owing money to the government. Here are the nine states that will tax Social Security benefits in 2025:
How to Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
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Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement
A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some see the money.
3 Key Signs You Might Not Qualify for the Social Security Benefits You Expect
Social Security serves as a lifeline for tens of millions of seniors. Today, that number is growing. As of December 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that about 65.5
Biden signed Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Administration is working to implement the recently passed Social Security Fairness Act, which will increase benefits for 3.2 million Americans. The act, signed into law by President Biden before leaving office,
Tennessee woman accused of taking missing husband's benefits, falsifying docs
The Tennessee Comptroller's Office reports a Humphreys County woman has been indicted for allegedly falsifying documents to ...
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I Used to Think a Pension Was the Ultimate Retirement Tool, but Then I Learned These 10 Drawbacks
One of the most challenging things anyone can do in life is to plan for their retirement. While everyone hopes to make enough ...
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Relocating in retirement? How advisors are offering targeted guidance to pre-retirees, by region
A third of Americans don’t believe retiring in their current location makes financial sense, which is why Nationwide ...
Retire As A Team: How Couples Can Plan For A Dream Retirement Together
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March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise
In line with the triple lock, the State Pension will rise by 4.1 per cent – up £472 a year – matching wage growth in 2024.
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Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was convicted of misusing his public office for his own power and profit. Not only ...
Here’s why Utah Retirement Systems is considered ‘better funded than most’ U.S. pension providers
The research director of the National Association of State Retirement Administrators said Utah Retirement Systems is “better ...
Convicted ex-speaker’s pension payments to stop
Illinois taxpayers are off the hook for Michael Madigan’s future pension payments, now that the former Illinois House speaker has been convicted of corruption. Madigan, a Democrat, has received ...