According to the Social Security Administration, roughly 28 percent of state and local public employees are eligible for a benefit increase due to the new law, which leaves 72 percent who won’t see an adjustment in their monthly Social Security checks. Need expert guidance when it comes to managing your investments or planning for retirement?

Social Security benefits usually only change en masse in January when the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect. But if you're one of the 3.2 million Americans affected by the Social Security Fairness Act's recent passage, next month's benefit check could look different than you're used to.

It is well known that the Social Security Administration announced changes to the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) that eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision, known as W

While many have already received their payments, millions more are still waiting as the SSA continues processing remaining retroactive payments.

If someone cannot afford full recovery of their overpayment, they can contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or their local office.

The second round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees in six days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

Social Security recipients should note an update for April 2025 payments, which will include benefit increases for millions of retirees.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to revert to a 100% overpayment recovery rate in 2025, a significant shift from the previous policy aimed at easing financial burdens.