Fact Check: Social Security payments weren't renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'

For several years, many people online have claimed that U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit ...

How could a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

Unsure when to claim full Social Security benefits? A new bill in Congress could make it clearer — here’s what to know

Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Claiming Age Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ...

Does the government shutdown affect Social Security checks? Here's what to know

A partial government shutdown began on Oct. 1, and Oregonians who receive Social Security benefits may wonder if their checks ...

Age 62, 67 or 70? Here's the best time to claim Social Security.

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...
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This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Someone Age 75

Learn the average Social Security benefit for 75-year-olds, why payments are higher for late claimers, and how to estimate ...

Federal government phasing out paper checks for Social Security benefits

Paper checks are considerably costlier than electronic fund transfers (EFTs). Whereas a paper check costs the U.S. government ...

When will I get my October Social Security check? Why there are 2 SSI payments in the month

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

A Majority of Americans Are in Danger of Making This Expensive Social Security Mistake

The Social Security Administration penalizes you for every month you claim checks under your FRA. You lose 5/9 of 1% per ...
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How to Max Out Your Social Security Benefits in 2026

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 ...