The first rule is the windfall elimination provision or WEP (which applies to one’s own benefits) and the second main rule is the government pension offset or GPO (which applies to spousal ...

The Issue Eliminating Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) would create an unequal benefit structure and hasten Social Security’s insolvency.

After more than 38 years of employment, some as a part-time public employee, a reader is wondering if the Windfall Elimination Provision is reducing his Social Security benefits. I have worked ...

This reduction is called the windfall elimination provision, or WEP. Consider working with a financial advisor as you make financial plans for your retirement. Sponsored: Find a qualified ...

If you have qualified for social security through other employment you will need to take into account the Windfall Elimination Provision. Basic information regarding Social Security benefits is ...

It is important to understand a little of the background of CSRS and FERS to realize how the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset cause substantial, and often ...

Despite paying into the system, they could see their Social Security benefits reduced or eliminated thanks to the Windfall Elimination Provision. This law uses a formula to reduce Social Security ...

This pension payment will be subject to both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). The wife’s own Social Security benefit will be very small ...

Importantly the legislation would also eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, two provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for many seniors in our ...

The bill would abolish the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset. This could help retired workers for local and state governments as well as those with non-covered pensions.

This proposal would eliminate Social Security’s windfall elimination provision and government pension offset, a change that would cost the cash-strapped program $196 billion over the next decade.