If you are receiving Social Security retirement benefits while continuing to work, your monthly payments may be reduced depending on your income and age. However, this situation could shift significantly if a new proposal—the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act—is passed into law. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Rick Scott and Greg Murphy, aims to … Read more
The Social Security Administration has quietly introduced a rule change that could put thousands of additional dollars into the hands of many retired divorcees and widows. This update primarily affects widows and divorced spouses whose partners were employed in the public sector and did not consistently contribute to Social Security through payroll taxes. Such situations … Read more
A major update to Social Security policies is set to benefit millions of Americans. Recent legislative changes have removed long-standing provisions that previously reduced or limited payments for certain public sector workers. Key Policy Change in 2025 In 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was introduced to address longstanding concerns about reduced benefits for public … Read more
The likelihood that federal civilian employees will receive a pay increase in 2027 appears to be diminishing. The House Appropriations Committee recently moved forward with the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill for 2027 without including any provision for a salary increase for civilian federal workers. This follows the budget proposal from Trump … Read more
Some retirees may be missing out on thousands of dollars in Social Security back payments, leading a bipartisan group of U.S. senators to urge the agency to revise its current policy on retroactive benefits. The issue revolves around how the Social Security Fairness Act is being applied following its enactment in January 2025. Background: Changes … Read more