Benefits

DWP Benefits and Pension Payments Set to Increase in April – Find Out If You’re Affected

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DWP Benefits and Pension Payments Set to Increase in April – Find Out If You’re Affected

A range of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit changes are scheduled to take effect in April, impacting a variety of benefits. Key changes include social security benefits increasing by 1.7%, the earnings threshold for Carer’s Allowance rising, and updates to Universal Credit debt repayments. These adjustments aim to improve financial conditions for millions … Read more

5 Ways the Social Security Fairness Act Impacts Your Benefits

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5 Ways the Social Security Fairness Act Impacts Your Benefits

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, marks a significant shift in retirement benefits for many public sector employees. This legislation repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), provisions that previously reduced Social Security benefits for those receiving certain public pensions. … Read more