It’s only natural that every retiree who pays into Social Security would want to maximize their returns.

However, some data says one group of retirees may have been missing out on up to $25,000 in their lifetime!

Anyone who used the Government Pension Offset (GPO) could be missing out. Those who claimed spousal or survival benefits in a household where this provision was present may be getting less than they actually deserve. You can learn more here where Brenton Smith explains this in detail.

The Social Security Fairness Act impacted how these benefits are calculated. Have you checked whether your benefits are accurate? Call your local field office to check if you may be eligible for higher or retroactive payments.

Even if you don’t fall into this category, you could be missing out on Social Security benefits if you don’t get a yearly Cost-of-Living-Adjustment (COLA). Help us fight for the cause by signing our petition and by following us on Facebook and Twitter.