The repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset should have restored benefits for everyone. For some retirees, the checks are still coming late or not at all.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article is written to provide you with the reasoning ...

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), restoring full benefits to 3.2 million public- ...

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

The Social Security system in the United States is in a state of flux, with recent changes already impacting beneficiaries' checks and financial planning. Two significant modifications are the ...

Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.

When it comes to Social Security benefits, private-sector and public-sector employees are not created equal. For those falling under the latter category, there are two rules that may reduce the amount ...