The government sent out $17 billion in Social Security back pay last year — but not everyone got their full share.

Retro is cool. From bell-bottom jeans to Lava Lamps to vinyl records, relics from the past have always been popular. But, while blasts from the past can be a ton of fun, there are few retro items ...

Key rule repeal: Ending the WEP and GPO has increased benefits for millions of retired public service workers. Bigger checks, back pay: Some retirees gain over $1,000 per month plus retroactive ...

Although many people aren't aware of it, it's actually possible to get Social Security checks for a period prior to the time you claim them.

As a business owner, you’re responsible for ensuring every employee is paid correctly and on time. However, payroll discrepancies or mistakes can happen, often as a result of errors in calculating an ...

Interestingly enough, it was President Donald Trump who signed a law in 2019 that guaranteed retroactive pay after a shutdown. It has been a longstanding policy that federal furloughed employees will ...

The nonprofit World Central Kitchen, shown here in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 27, distributed free meals prepared by local restaurants to federal employees affected by the government shutdown. With the ...