The U.S. government will stop sending paper checks for Social Security benefits as of Tuesday, Sept. 30, in a move it says will save money and crack down on crime. After 85 years of on-time monthly ...

ANCHOR program payments were to begin rolling out Sept. 15. Learn when you can expect your check or if you are eligible to apply before the deadline.

Payments for the ANCHOR program — short for Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters — may have begun rolling out Sept. 15, but there's still time to apply for your check. Recent ...

Your Social Security check might be smaller than expected due to federal taxation. Understanding combined income thresholds and planning withdrawals strategically can help maximize your retirement ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...

Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced in a statement last week that raising the retirement age is not something on the table for this administration. The statement came after a ...

The age you file for benefits is one of the most important factors impacting your benefit amount. Filing at your full retirement age (FRA) will earn you 100% of your payment based on your work history ...

In general, your benefit amount is locked in once you begin claiming. However, you can reverse your decision in some cases to earn a higher payment. The average retiree could potentially increase ...

Christopher Hendrix sees Social Security as a “supplement” to his retirement income in the future, but not as something he should expect or rely on. Hendrix, 24, and a National Youth Advisory Board ...

The upcoming Social Security payment on September 24, 2025, is specifically for beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of any month. This payment includes retirement, spousal, and survivor ...

Social Security beneficiaries are likely to receive a larger cost of living adjustment (COLA) next year after the latest inflation data show price pressures persisting, according to a new report.