The Social Security Administration says millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers and others with public pensions may have to wait up to a year or longer to reap the benefits of the recently passed Social Security Fairness Act.

The Social Security Fairness Act is set to significantly increase benefits for many public service workers by eliminating outdated rules. If you qualify, you might also receive back payments for 2024.

On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law, marking a major reform for public sector workers, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. This law eliminates two controversial provisions – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) — providing fairer Social Security benefits to millions.

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back payments. Here's what you should know.

Hundreds of thousands of public employees − including at CSU and Poudre School District − stand to get a Social Security boost from a federal change.

The program is staying afloat by draining money from its trust funds, but it can't do that forever. Part of the reason for this is the sheer size of the shortfall. While there isn't much ordinary Americans can do about this,

According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers and their families in Louisiana will receive their full Social Security benefit.

Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, appeared on the WGN Evening News to discuss the changes to social security under the Social Security Fairness Act. To contact Craig Bolanos, chec

Sterling Wealth Management's Sharon Allen and Daly Andersson answer Jana Wiersema's questions about the impact of the new Social Security Fairness Act.