The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an early SSI payment on Oct. 31 — before the next checks arrive ...

Important: If you created a Social Security username before September 18, 2021, you may have noticed that the sign-in process has changed. As of July 2025, you now need a new Logi ...

The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement will now happen on Oct. 24. This announcement has been delayed by the ongoing government shutdown. COLA is projected to increase for recipients ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...

If you’re on Social Security, here’s the good news: Your benefits will still arrive on time, even during the federal government shutdown. That’s because Social Security is considered mandatory ...

As the government shutdown nears the two-week mark, several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), remain impacted by furloughs and cannot operate as usual. Thousands of ...

A recent article addresses concerns among Social Security recipients regarding the federal government shutdown, benefit payments, and recent policy changes. It clarifies that while monthly payments ...

I worked until I hit 70. I started receiving my Social Security at 67, my Full Retirement Age. Since I’ve continued to work, should my Social Security monthly payments increase? Alessandra Malito is a ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...

A quirk in the fall calendar means some Social Security recipients will get two benefit payments in October. However, they aren't receiving an extra payment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ...