This is all due to the Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law in January by former President Joe Biden.

From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your ...

People affected by the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset weigh the best claiming strategy.

The elimination of the WEP and GPO under the Social Security Fairness Act may mean that you need to file for retroactive benefits. Here's everything you need to know. First of all, if you (or a ...

Many individuals will be thrilled with the rollout of the Social Security Fairness Act—which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset—triggering a wave of ...

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) — two provisions that reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for ...

The average retroactive payment is more than $6,700 The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. The Windfall Elimination Provision ...

Another major shift stems from the Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025. This eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO ...

The Social Security Fairness Act ended the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset. These two provisions had reduced or eliminated benefits for over 3 million people who ...