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

You will continue to Social Security and assistance from SNAP during the shutdown, but some of their services may be affected. Here's what to know.

The Social Security Administration is making changes it says will improve efficiency and strengthen the program. Some of the ...

Crime rings are hiring accomplices to steal replacement debit cards from mailboxes or pick up old debit cards from homes as ...

Social Security recipients are preparing for October 2025 payments. Some retirees may receive the maximum monthly benefit of $4,983. This is not a one-time payment. It is the highest standard monthly ...

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. September's ...

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes, a Wichita Republican, meets with Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano at the Wichita Social Security office to discuss changes under the Trump ...

Stolen funds from EBT cards are a consistent problem, and a consistent concern among SNAP benefit holders. The state is giving card users the ability to lock their card after each use to help prevent ...

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Roughly half of adults 65 or older rely on Social Security benefits for at least 50% of their income, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). About 25% of these adults rely on it for ...

One in 3 Americans says they don’t believe Social Security will be around when they turn 65, according to a new Ramsey Solutions report. While that fear is understandable, it’s not the full picture.