Eileen Kleinman always thought it was unfair her working as a Cincinnati, Ohio school teacher meant her Social Security would be reduced when she retired. However, that might be changing.
Last week, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act secured enough support to force a House vote. The Act would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that reduce Social Security benefits for certain retirees who also receive pension income. If the bill passes, it will go to the Senate for a chance to become law.
Together, WEP and GPO affect nearly three million Americans including police officers, firefighters, postal workers and public-school teachers.
Medora Lee | USA TODAY