Social Security recipients will get an average increase of $56 per month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average ...
The Motley Fool

Social Security's Chief Says "Everything's Being Considered" to Combat Benefit Cuts -- and While Unpopular, Raising the Full Retirement Age Should Be on the Table

Social Security is facing a $25.1 trillion long-term funding shortfall, as well as the prospect of sweeping benefit cuts in as little as seven years. Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano is ...
Austin American-Statesman

When will I get my October Social Security check? Why there are 2 SSI payments in the month

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 ...
The New York Times

How Social Security Will Be Affected by a Government Shutdown

Retirement, survivor and disability payments will continue, but some services may be temporarily unavailable. By Tara Siegel Bernard The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the ...
USA Today

Social Security is phasing out paper checks. What to do before Sept. 30 deadline.

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Because of an executive order issued in March 2025, federal benefit payments will primarily be issued electronically, with paper ...
Newsweek

Social Security Update Explains How Government Shutdown Impacts Recipients

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Wednesday that benefit and Supplemental Security Income payments will continue during the government shutdown, although some services will be ...
The Hill

Senate Democrats slam Social Security chief over retirement age confusion

A group of Senate Democrats slammed President Trump’s Social Security chief after he walked back comments made about possibly raising the country’s retirement age, seeking insight into the ...
Staten Island Advance

Social Security to send 2 payments to some in October: Here’s the full payment schedule

Some beneficiaries will receive two payments this October, as calendar scheduling creates an unusual month for the Social Security Administration. According to AL.com, people who receive Supplemental ...
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Stop Social Security guessing: How to see your Social Security benefit estimate within minutes

How much money do you expect to collect when you start receiving Social Security retirement benefits? If you're like the vast ...
Sacramento Bee

Here’s what stays open and available during a federal government shutdown

Social Security, Medicare, and VA benefits will continue despite shutdown risk Essential federal services like military, TSA, and mail will operate without pay Shutdown may disrupt federal agency ...
People

If the Government Shuts Down, Here's What Would Happen to Social Security Payments

A federal shutdown will go into effect on Oct. 1 if elected officials can't reach a deal in time Getty (2) As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, some are questioning what that will mean ...