There’s a slightly longer wait for Social Security benefits in January because January 1 falls on a Thursday. Based on the SSA schedule, most Social Security payments are sent out on the second, third ...

Social Security retirees will be getting a Cost of Living Adjustment in January, with a 2.8% raise coming for seniors. While ...

The December 24 deposit is for Social Security retirement, survivors, and SSDI beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st ...

Many retirees rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet. According to a recent annual Gallup poll, 62% of retirees ...

SSI beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.

The 2026 Social Security cost of living adjustment is being billed as a milestone, with advocates pointing to one of the ...

The bill would also require all information shared between FEMA and partner agencies to meet federal data security standards.

Each fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces key changes to the program, and this past October was no ...

In 2026, the highest possible monthly Social Security payment will increase from $5,108 to $5,251, amounting to nearly $2,000 more annually for recipients who qualify for the maximum. The COLA applies ...

Social Security’s final December payments arrive this week, with checks scheduled for Christmas Eve. See who qualifies, payment dates, and why benefits rise in January 2026.

Economists are already forecasting the inflation rates that could be used to determine the 2027 Social Security COLA.

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the holidays will impact payment schedules.