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WEP and GPO Repeal: How to Check if You're Owed a Retroactive Social Security Payment

The Social Security Fairness Act provides retroactive payments for those affected by WEP and GPO. Here’s a step-by-step guide ...
Community Impact

Local officials celebrate 25 years of Katy Area Retired Educators’ advocacy for retiree benefits

State Representative Michael Schofield said that the grassroots activism of KARE has helped prevent proposed premium hikes for retiree health insurance plans and paved the way for much-needed benefit ...
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Social Security Fairness Act: Are You Owed a Bigger Monthly Check?

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO provisions. Find out if you're one of 3.2 million public sector ...

Are You One of 3.2 Million Americans Who Are Benefiting From the Social Security Fairness Act?

The Fairness Act has rolled back old rules that reduced benefits for certain public workers and their spouses.
Morningstar

Is it true than I need one more Social Security credit to receive benefits? If so, I'll have to go back to work.

I retired from the federal government 10 years ago under the Civil Service Retirement System program. I applied for my Medicare before the three-month timeframe. I was told that I would not receive ...

6 Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands in Social Security (and How To Avoid Them)

Learn from a financial expert how to avoid six common Social Security mistakes that could cost you thousands in retirement — ...

As seniors flock to Florida, Social Security money is essential, but will there be enough?

Florida's population is expected to increase 11% between 2025 and 2035, compared with the national forecast of 1% for the ...
MarketWatch

‘I’d like to kick the can down the road.’ I’m 72, with $1M+ saved and a pension. I will get $7.2K a month in retirement income. I want to skirt some RMDs. How?

Question: “I will turn 73 this month. I have two IRAs, a Roth, a 401(k), and two 403(b)’s, totaling over $1 million. I am fortunate to have a decent pension, and even with the Windfall Elimination ...

Ways the New Social Security Rules Could Impact Fixed-Income Retirees

New Social Security rules may shrink monthly budgets for fixed-income retirees—learn how these changes could affect your ...
Morningstar

Social Security's new commissioner, rule reversals and cost cuts: Here's everything that's happening at the agency

A Social Security 'war room,' threats to shut the agency, worker buyouts and a restraining order - here's a timeline of what has taken place so far this year Millions of Americans rely on Social ...
Opinion
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Reader’s Editorial: CalRTA delivers -- from pension power to Social Security fairness, retired teachers get it done

CalRTA highlights these contributions by celebrating Retired Teachers Week, the first week of each November. This year’s event, November 3-9, marks the 27th annual celebration honoring retired ...