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Listener Q&A: Social Security Fairness Act and Optimizing Social Security (Ep. 45)

Listener Q&A: Social Security Fairness Act and Optimizing Social Security (Ep. 45)

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Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating complex systems like Social Security.

Join me as I unravel the pressing questions around Social Security reform, empowering women to take charge of their financial future. From the Social Security Fairness Act updates to the Widow’s Penalty, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help listeners achieve financial clarity and confidence in retirement.

Tune in to learn about:

  • The Social Security Fairness Act updates, including retroactive payments and accelerated timelines for increased benefits
  • The impact of government pension offsets and spousal benefits, clarifying eligibility for survivor benefits
  • Strategies to address challenges such as the Widow’s Penalty and potential tax implications for single filers
  • The importance of timely applications for Social Security benefits to avoid missing retroactive payments
  • Upcoming initiatives, including the Women’s Retirement Success webinar series, aimed at educating women on financial planning topics
  • And more!

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Social Security Fairness Act (Ep. 40)

Social Security Fairness Act (Ep. 40)

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The Social Security Fairness Act is a transformative law that eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), paving the way for millions—especially women in public-sector roles—to access long-overdue Social Security benefits.

In this episode, Eric Blake explores the impact of these changes on retirement planning, addressing listener questions about eligibility, retroactive benefits, and practical steps to maximize financial security under the new law.

Eric discusses: 

  • How the Social Security Fairness Act eliminates WEP and GPO, positively impacting public-sector workers like teachers and firefighters
  • The disproportionate effect of GPO on women, especially widows and divorced individuals, and how the new legislation offers significant financial relief
  • The retroactive nature of the Act, which applies benefits back to January 2024, potentially leading to lump-sum payments for eligible individuals
  • Strategies to maximize benefits under the new rules, including understanding survivor and spousal benefit eligibility
  • Steps to take now, such as applying for benefits, checking eligibility, and consulting financial advisors to adapt retirement plans accordingly
  • And more!

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