Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.
Key Takeaways A government shutdown could delay the announcement of the cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits.Social Security beneficiaries will no longer receive physical benefit ...
Millions of U.S. retirees and other Social Security recipients will have to wait for a while to learn how big their checks ...
More than 74.5 million people receive Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Many of them rely on Social Security for their financial well-being. For some ...
A mid persistent inflation and a flurry of changes under President Donald Trump, Social Security beneficiaries may be ...
Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year. Based on August's inflation reading, experts have an updated estimate. There's still room for 2026's COLA to ...
As of January 2025, the average Social Security retirement benefit is about $2,006.69 per month. The maximum benefit depends ...