My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?

Due to his father’s untimely passing, Todd has started receiving $700 every month in Social Security benefits. The Social ...

Pennsylvania man, 68, fraudulently collected $34K from Social Security by leaving out 1 key detail in his reports — now he faces 10 years in prison

Court records show that Foster ultimately received $34,000 in benefits he wasn’t entitled to. He pleaded guilty to SSI fraud ...
New York Post

Social Security benefits could increase by $200 a month — here’s who would qualify

Democratic Senators are pushing legislation that could hike monthly Social Security payments by $200, arguing senior citizens are struggling to keep up with sky-high costs. The recently introduced ...
Detroit Free Press

When does the Social Security COLA take effect? What to expect in 2026

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...
USA Today

Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on Nov. 19

The second wave of Social Security payments for November is set to be distributed this week, with less than two months until the upcoming cost-of-living increase kicks into effect. The increase comes ...
The Hill

Proposal could mean an additional $200 for Social Security recipients

A new proposal from a group of Democratic senators could mean an additional $200 for Social Security recipients. The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would provide increased funds ...
Austin American-Statesman

When do I get my Social Security, SSI benefits? First round of November payments comes this week

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their November benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...
Austin American-Statesman

Social Security payments could increase by $200 for first half of 2026. Here's how

Monthly Social Security payments could increase by $200 per month, if a bill introduced by Democratic Senators in late October passes. Here's what to know about the proposed legislation. The proposed ...

Will you get Social Security payments in November? Shutdown update, schedule, COLA

Will November Social Security benefit payments go out in November if the shutdown continues? Here's what to know, ...
Kiplinger

Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced two key updates for 2026: the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the updated Social Security tax wage base. You’ve probably heard a lot ...
PBS

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 increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said ...
Fox Business

Social Security COLA for 2026 revealed following shutdown-related delay

The annual inflation adjustment for Social Security benefits was released on Friday, and beneficiaries are set to see larger benefits in 2026. Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...