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Why Some Retirees Are Seeing Bigger Social Security Checks: The Reasons Explained

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A significant number of older adults are receiving an anticipated financial boost. And it’s about time. On January 5th, Congress repealed two provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These changes eliminated or decreased retirement and disability benefits for over 3.2 million employees receiving pensions from jobs not included under Social Security coverage. Signed into law in 1983, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) lessened the Social Security benefits for employees whose retirement income comes from pensions not subject to Social Security payroll taxes. This measure aimed to stop what’s known as "double dipping," ensuring that public sector workers—federal, state, and local—with non-covered pensions wouldn’t collect greater Social Security payments than those who had contributed consistently through many years of work under Social Security regulations. The Government Pension Offset Act, enacted in 19...

Pantes Dicari untuk Jadi Kepala Desa Muda, Iwan Sulistya: Bagikan THR Rp457 Juta pada Warganya Viral

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5.180.24.3 Tokoh ketua desa di daerah Klaten, Jawa Tengah dengan nama Iwan Sulistiya Setiawan sedang menjadi perbincangan karena tindakannya yang menyentuh hati masyarakat setempat. Tidak terduga, Iwan mendistribusikan dana bantuan lebaran ( THR ) kepada sebanyak 2.289 penduduk di area kerja beliau yaitu Desa Wunut, Kecamatan Tulung, Kabupaten Klaten, Provinsi Jawa Tengah pada Hari Selasa tanggal 18 Maret tahun 2025. Secara bersama-sama, Iwan menyediakan danaTHR sebesar Rp200ribu per individu kepada masyarakatnya. Akhirnya Iwan merogoh kocek senilai Rp457 juta dari tunjangan hari raya-nya untuk semua penduduk desa tersebut. Tindakan Iwan yang memberikan uang itu menyebabkan warga terharu dan bergembira. Sunipah, seorang ibu, tidak dapat menyembunyikan air mata yang mengalir ketika ia mendapat THR senilai Rp1,6 juta dari Iwan. THR sebesar Rp1,6 juta tersebut ditujukan untuk Sunipah dan ketujuh anaknya. Sunipah berterima kasih karena dapat menyambut Idul Fitr...

Social Security Calculator: Discover Your Monthly Benefits

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( GudangMovies21 ) — millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits To manage your finances effectively, it’s crucial to be aware of your expected monthly income. This year, almost 68 million people will receive a Social Security payment received every month. The large majority of recipients, approximately 75%, are retired workers who obtained an average monthly check totaling $1,918 as of June. What is the optimal age to start claiming Social Security benefits? However, the magnitude of that advantage changes based on the duration of your employment, your earnings throughout your career, and the timing of when you begin receiving benefits. You can utilize the GudangMovies21 Social Security calculator to approximate your monthly benefit amount. Social Security Calculator Calculate your potential Social Security benefits using your present earnings and intended retirement age. Date of Birth: Current Annual...