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What Social Security Changes are Taking Effect April 30th?

Posted on April 22, 2016 · There’s a new Social Security rule going into effect at the end of this month, and it could impact when you decide to start collecting your benefits. We talk with a certified financial planner about your options.

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Social Security: Reform Efforts, Benefits, and Financial Advice

Posted on January 8, 2015 · Texas Congressman Kevin Brady wants to change a long-standing provision of Social Security to provide more benefits to some public sector employees who work second jobs. He’s pushing for passage of a bill called The Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act to repeal and replace the Windfall Elimination Provision first passed back in the 1980s. Today […]