New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims

New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. And checks.
Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 million more to go.
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit in Every State
The average Social Security benefit varies quite a bit by state. We'll look at how much the average retiree gets per check in each state, and what may account for the variation.
45,000 Arizona Public Servants Set for Social Security Benefit Boost Following New Law
Arizona public servants to receive increased Social Security benefits after new law repeals WEP and GPO reductions.
Can You Live on Social Security Alone If You Get the Maximum Monthly Benefit?
The typical retired worker on Social Security today gets about $1,979 per month. That’s not a bad payday at all when you combine it with other income sources, like withdrawals from an IRA or 401(k) plan.
Social Security prepares increase in checks for millions of beneficiaries
The Social Security Fairness Act marks a significant shift in benefits for public sector workers, repealing long-standing provisions that reduced their Social Security payments.
Changes to Social Security increase benefits for millions
The passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) has eliminated WEP and GPO reductions, benefiting more than 3 million retirees.
Elon Musk calls Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme,' sparking Dem concerns over key benefit
The world's richest man argued that the retirement and disability benefit system poses a significant financial risk to ...
Social Security Retirees Just Got Great News: Bigger Benefit Payments Are Coming to 3.2 Million Americans in April
The average affected retired worker will receive an additional $360 in monthly benefits. The average affected spouse will ...