7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (including one that could shrink your check)

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...
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How the Repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision Could Affect Your Social Security

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) was designed to prevent public sector employees—like teachers and firefighters—from receiving disproportionately high Social Security benefits due to working ...
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Social Security Fairness Act Update: When Will You Receive Your Retroactive Payment?

In January, President Joe Biden signed a law repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, which limited or eliminated Social Security benefits for civil servants, ...
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Will You Get Up to $1K More Each Month From the Social Security Fairness Act?

The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden in January 2025 to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. The law means retirees, and ...