Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, such as age of retirement or the amount paid into Social Security.

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement and the amount paid into ...

Despite the 'entitlement' moniker, Social Security and Medicare are both benefits that workers earn. And reverse mortgages ...

The shutdown delayed the Consumer Price Index report used to determine the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.

The government shutdown has delayed the release of pricing data which determines the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...

The government shutdown has begun after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on continued funding. Americans may feel the repercussions of a shutdown on their next park outing or plane trip.

With the government shutdown in effect, many federal agencies and services are shut down or are greatly restricted. Americans who rely on federal programs like Social Security could be impacted.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify how many Social Security beneficiaries currently receive paper payments. (NEXSTAR) — You may be in line to receive a benefits check from the ...

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Because of an executive order issued in March 2025, federal benefit payments will primarily be issued electronically, with paper ...

The most anticipated announcement of the year for Social Security's more than 70 million recipients will occur on Oct. 15. Independent estimates suggest this will be the fifth consecutive year with an ...

After 85 years of sending out paper checks to retirees, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transitioning to electronic payments in what it says is an effort to modernize its services and ...