Glad Tidings: The Social Security Fairness Act of 2024
Public-sector employees nationwide received an early gift from the US House and Senate just a few days before Christmas, 2024. Two policies related to Social Security benefits were repealed via the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was passed by both houses of Congress on December 21, 2024, and signed into law by President Biden on January 5, 2025. The bill had strong bipartisan support in both chambers, passing in the House 327–75 and in the Senate 76–20.
Social Security and Retirement Planning: Making the Right Calls
After all your years of working, saving, and paying taxes, you’re finally approaching retirement, and it’s time to ensure your benefits and income sources are in place. For many retirees, Social Security benefits make up a sizeable portion of the funds you’ll need to maintain your retirement lifestyle.
State of Alaska Judicial Retirement System Participants
The Judicial Retirement System (JRS) was established by the State of Alaska in 1963 as a separate retirement system for its judiciary and court system administrators.
Information for State of Alaska Defined Contribution Retirement (DCR) Plan Participants
There has been much debate in recent years about the State of Alaska’s ability to attract and retain talent for state government jobs. One of the biggest issues to address is how employees receive benefits in their retirement years.
State of Alaska Retiree Benefits
As you retire from state service, or even if you are in the private sector but have prior State of Alaska employment, it’s important to take stock of the available benefits.
Information for State of Alaska Defined Benefit Plan Participants
There has been much debate in recent years about the State of Alaska’s ability to attract and retain talent for state government jobs. One of the biggest issues to address is how employees receive benefits in their retirement years.
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