The SSA's final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October - including an early SSI payment on Oct. 31 - before the next checks arrive in November.

Have you already applied for Social Security benefits? You can check the status of your Social Security benefits application ...

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 21, with no relief in sight. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.

Social Security recipients are in for a surprise this October. Millions will receive two SSI payments in one month. But dont ...

Americans can access Social Security services online during the federal shutdown through my Social Security accounts.

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable ...

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13 years ago, the SSA introduced a site where you could find all your Social Security information in one place. This site makes it easy to see how much more you'll need to save or invest to meet your ...

But there's also an important Social Security move you should make before we ring in 2026, even if you're not yet claiming ...

As the Social Security Administration announce the annual COLA increase to benefits, scammers are gearing up to steal your money.

Another big myth in the context of Social Security is that it's feasible to retire on those monthly benefits alone. The truth ...