The government shutdown has delayed the Social Security COLA (cost-of-living adjustment) announcement for 2026.

In other words, Social Security payments keep rolling, regardless of whether the government is open or not. However, the ...

COLAs are determined by measuring inflation throughvarious indices, the most common being the Consumer Price Index. While ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

AARP said it has been dealing with “skyrocketing” complaints about the Social Security Administration’s customer service.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of ...

One sign that you may be ready to claim your Social Security benefits is if you've reached the age of 62 -- because that's the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be claimed. You can claim ...

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you ...

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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments benefit payments are not dependent on congressional approval and continue as usual during government shutdowns. But thousands of SSA employees ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of ...