Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. These checks are the second to reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

Now the good news is that Social Security benefit payments can never decrease from one year to the next due to Medicare ...

In 2026, Social Security benefits get a 2.8% COLA increase, but a 9.7% hike in Medicare Part B premiums may leave many ...

Social Security is always a big topic among retirees and those getting close to retirement. So what changes should you be aware of for 2026? Here are the seven most important new things to know about ...

The crucial federal program faces an urgent solvency crisis.

You'll still get the payments you're owed, but maybe not on the day you expected them.

Many people recognize that Social Security is an important income source for seniors. But Social Security goes beyond that. Americans are issued Social Security numbers for a variety of purposes. The ...

The Social Security Administration shifts SSI benefit disbursements when the first of the month falls on weekends or federal ...

Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the right filing age for you.

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.