Can a Severed Worker Receiving Severance Collect Social Security Before Full Retirement Age Without Triggering the Earnings Test?

Short answer: Yes. Here’s how it works. Understanding Special Wage Payments Certain types of compensation—such as severance pay, bonuses, deferred compensation, back pay, and payouts for unused vacation or sick leave—are classified as Special Wage Payments. These [...]

2026-05-11T16:10:34+00:00May 11th, 2026|news|

Important Information for Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel: Special Earnings Credits for Social Security

If you're a current or former service member, it's important to understand how your military service impacts your Social Security benefits. Special earnings credits are available for military service between 1957 and 2001, and these credits can [...]

2025-05-05T18:10:55+00:00May 5th, 2025|news|

SUPREME COURT REVERSES MANDATED DISCRIMINATION – Califano v. Goldfarb (1977)

SUPREME COURT REVERSES MANDATED DISCRIMINATION - Califano v. Goldfarb (1977) The Issue: In simple terms, the case revolved around gender discrimination in the Social Security benefits system. A key aspect was the disparity in how surviving [...]

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