Social Security is changing — and so is the way your check is calculated, delivered, and protected. Staying informed can help ...

The evolution of Social Security in the U.S. reflects its adaptation to social and legal changes. A pivotal Supreme Court ...

Some 2.8 million Americans may be eligible to receive an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits. Are you one 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The Social Security Fairness Act, which was passed in January, repealed both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).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 ...

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

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

The Social Security Fairness Act ended these provisions, opening the door for millions to receive retroactive payments dating back to January 2024. December 2023 was the last month the WEP and GPO ...

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

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

Last year's trustees report indicated that when accounting for both trust funds, Social Security's reserves will be depleted by 2035, at which point revenue generated from Social Security taxes would ...

The Social Security Fairness Act was passed by the House in November, and signed by former President Joe Biden on Jan. 5. It eliminates earlier rules that limited payments to public service workers ...

To learn more about WEP and GPO, order my book, “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” There is a fact sheet in that book that explains these rules in much more detail.