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What Social Security Changes are Taking Effect April 30th?

Maggie Martin

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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Houston Matters

Social Security: Reform Efforts, Benefits, and Financial Advice

Maggie Martin

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. […]

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Assessing Flood Damage and Social Security Changes: Friday’s show (April 22, 2016)

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Posted on April 22, 2016 · After days of rains and flooding, Harris County officials say the worst is behind us. Now, comes the recovery period. Greater Houston residents are just beginning to assess the damage brought on by this week's storms. [Above: Cars are submerged at One Westfield Lake Apartments in Spring. Photo by Al Ortiz]. We take a look […]

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Congressman Brady Touts Equal Treatment of Public Servants Bill In The Woodlands

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Posted on April 7, 2016 · The provision cuts the retirement benefits of public sector workers, such as teachers, who worked a second job in the private sector to make ends meet.

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Congress Aims To Improve Social Security Benefits For Public Sector Workers

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Posted on March 23, 2016 · Teachers, firefighters, and police officers often have to take a second job in order to make ends meet. In Texas and many other states, that often means they lose some of their Social Security benefits when they apply for their government pensions. Rep. Kevin Brady is leading a bipartisan effort to change that.

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