(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
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by then-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.
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.
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.
Preparing retirees for changes in Social Security Fairness Act
Kathryn McCall, a CFP and financial adviser with CAPTRUST, highlights how individuals previously affected due to shifting from private to public sector roles will now receive fair compensation without pension penalties.
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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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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 ...
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Massive data breach leaks info of some Central Mass. students, parents. What to know
The data breach affected PowerSchool, a software system used by districts across the country for communication.
Mass. AG leads lawsuit against Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
Mass. AG Campbell, along with 17 other states, filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending ...
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Information about the Social Security Fairness Act (WEP/GPO)
UMass Lowell campus parking ban begins noon Sunday 1/19 due to inclement weather. Visit the storm information page for more.
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.