It ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced or eliminated the Social Security benefits of over 3.2 million people who receive a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security (a "non-covered pension").
In 2024, approximately 171 million American workers paid Social Security taxes, and nearly 72.9 million Americans received Social Security benefits. Personal finance bestselling author Dave Ramsey has a strong warning about the federal program.
Nearly 72.88 million Americans rely on Social Security for monthly income. The vast majority, about 65.5 million, collect Social Security benefits. Another 4.88 million receive Supplemental
An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently walked back the freeze after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order.
President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans has agencies and individuals scrambling as the fallout continues.
Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of Management and Budget reads.
Social Security beneficiaries who stood to see a boost in payouts as the result of a law approved earlier this month may have to wait a little longer than expected for higher payments. Under
United States Attorney Carla Freedman and Amy Connelly, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General, New York Field Office announced on Wednesday that Brian Gill, 59, of Andres was indicted for Social Security Fraud.
We're heading into February and that means a new round of payments for Social Security beneficiaries. Here's when you'll get paid.
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.
This Friday, January 31, SSI payments will be made to claimants across the U.S. from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Usually, SSI payments are made on the