Checks for general Social Security groups come out once a week, depending on the recipient's birthday. Two groups of people ...

July has begun and Social Security payments for this month are set to be distributed on a normal schedule. However, your check may soon be a little smaller if you've been overpaid by the Social ...

Deciding when to take Social Security benefits can be a complex decision for anyone, but it may be slightly more involved for women entering retirement. This is because women tend to have longer life ...

If you're one of the few still getting a paper check from the Social Security Administration, be aware that's going to stop. The Social Security Administration is continuing its efforts to modernize ...

When people think of Social Security, they often do so with hope: a safety net to support them in old age after decades of work, contributions, and sacrifice. However, that hope can turn into ...

Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security will get their monthly payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes benefits to more than 70 million people, including ...

There is a good portion of the American population that relies on Social Security as their primary, and sometimes sole, source of income. In fact, nearly 7.4 million people rely on these benefits in ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Your first check with the COLA should arrive around the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of January 2026. If you're on SSI, your ...

All Social Security benefits will get a 2.8% boost in 2026. The maximum Social Security benefit next year will climb to $5,251 per month. Understanding the factors that affect your checks can help you ...

If you're a Social Security enthusiast (there must be some!), you may know that as of July, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit was $2,007, or about $24,000 for the year. But you ...