The big changes. The act repeals two regulations — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers survivor benefits to nearly 6 million people each year. The payments help ...

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

I hope there is nothing in the air that is causing old goats like me to keel over. For some reason, I’ve been getting a lot ...

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

Spouses and divorced spouses can sometimes qualify for special types of Social Security. There are some strict requirements to receive divorce benefits. If your spouse or ex-spouse passes away ...

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the reduction of Social Security benefits based on your work record or the work ...

That’s why it’s important for an advisor to investigate and apply the rules on the varying Social Security benefits for a widow and social security benefits for a spouse, for example.

The Social Security Fairness Act promises to enhance benefits for millions of public service workers, addressing ...

When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet.  These benefits are important ...

The Government Pension Offset cut Social Security spousal or widow benefits for those who also received public pensions not covered by Social Security. The two provisions were intended to prevent ...