(Many) retired teachers are getting a raise thanks to the Social Security Fairness Act
Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.
The Social Security Fairness Act is a terrible piece of legislation — here’s how to fix the problem
President Biden on Jan. 5, is a terrible piece of legislation.  It simply gives away money to some state and local workers — those who will now benefit unfairly from the progressivity of the system’s benefit formula and from benefits designed for nonworking spouses.
Information about the Social Security Fairness Act (WEP/GPO)
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Social Security Fairness Act: More Money and Back Payments for Qualifying Recipients
The repeal of two provisions will boost Social Security payments for certain beneficiaries, and will include back payments. Here's what we know so far.
Public service workers will benefit from the Social Security Fairness Act
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2024 promises significant financial relief for nearly 3 million retired public service employees in the U.S., addressing long-standing inequities caused by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset rules.
Social Security Fairness Act sparks budget debate
The Social Security Fairness Act, recently signed by President Joe Biden, has eliminated the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision rules. The act aims to enable Americans to retire with economic security and dignity.
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Mass. and nearly two-dozen states sue Trump for move to end birthright citizenship
Lawyers for Civil Rights also sued, alleging Trump's order is unconstitutional based on the language of the 14th Amendment.
Trump promises to deport ‘millions and millions’ of immigrants; dismayed local advocates vow a fight
We are living in the worst times in America as it pertains to the protection of those seeking refuge,” said Geralde Gabeau, ...
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Social Security's 2025 COLA Is Now a Reality. Here's How Much it Benefits the Average Senior
When you are on  Social Security, you can expect your retirement benefits to increase during most years. That’s because Cost ...
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Local federal workers say they'll push back against Trump’s decision to end telework
In addition to the telework order, Trump signed an order that places a hiring freeze on federal agencies including the ...
Massachusetts man arrested with gun after tour of U.S. Capitol
A Massachusetts man who toured the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday was later found to be carrying a handgun, police officials said.
Fraud Alert: Scammers with possible ties to China using Mass. names, phone numbers, Social Security
A spike in applications in the middle of the night, when most people would usually be sleeping, was a red flag.