After decades of attempts to change the law, the U.S. House is set to consider allowing thousands of former Louisiana police officers, firefighters, teachers, and state and local

HR 82 would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision, called WEP, and the Government Pension Offset, or GPO, sections of the Social Security law that curbed benefits for about 2.8 million public employees.

The Social Security Fairness Act was proposed to reverse the rules surrounding the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).

I am 72 and delayed getting Social Security benefits until I was 70 to increase the benefits. I have remarried, and my new wife is 53. If she starts receiving reduced spousal benefits before reaching her full retirement age,

Before retirement, it pays to know your options for Social Security. There are certain rules that can make a big difference in how much you get in each check.

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retirees. According to a recent Gallup poll, 60% of retirees say their monthly Social Security benefits are a major source of income. Another 28% said Social Security played at least a minor role in their budget.

Many retirees rely on Social Security benefits as an important part of their retirement income. According to the Social Security Administration, nearly 97% of older adults ages 60 to 89