A quick look at all the current affairs topics making headlines on October 3, 2025 and the possible questions for the exam.

Retirees seeking to hear the COLA amount from the horse's mouth should check out the SSA's website. However, don't count on the full COLA amount hitting your bank account. One of the nice things about ...

Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano on Friday walked back his remark made earlier in the day that raising the retirement age was among the entitlement reforms being considered ...

The maximum Social Security benefit will be increasing in 2026. If you want to max out your benefits, you need to earn a high salary. You also need to make sure you have a plan to delay your benefits ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Staff cutbacks and the exposure of personal information are among the results of DOGE attacks on Social Security.

A good number of Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are set to receive their next payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues monthly benefits to more than 70 million people ...

Most Social Security recipients will receive their payments as scheduled in September, but those who rely solely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will not see a deposit this month, a result of ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of September are set to be sent to recipients this week, but as has been seen in recent payments, those who have been overpaid by the Social ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends monthly payments to more than 74 million Americans, serving as a crucial source of income for retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors of ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...