Social Security is a complex program that has undergone a number of changes since the program was signed into law in 1935. One of those changes? The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which came to life roughly four decades ago (and subsequently died in January 2025).

The debate surrounding the recent tax legislation, particularly the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), has stirred confusion among U.S. citizens living abroad. However, the most transformative change for expatriates comes from the repeal of the Windfall ...

Social Security recipients are in for a surprise this October. Millions will receive two SSI payments in one month. But dont get too excited — its not a bonus. The Social Security Administration is issuing an early payment due to a calendar shift affecting November 2025 benefits.

Washington — The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday.

Some seniors say the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses. The agency announced Friday the annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.

eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These were two Social Security provisions that reduced the benefits available to seniors who received pensions from employers that did not pay into Social Security.