Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.

Social Security has often been called the "third rail" of American politics. This saying stems from the high-voltage third rail in some railway systems, which is extremely dangerous to touch. The thought was that it was politically dangerous for any politician to touch Social Security.

Share the good news, but warn affected clients that benefit increases or back-payment checks won't come immediately.