This November is a prime example of how weekends can throw a wrench into your Social Security payments. Keep reading to find ...

Social Security is a financial lifeline for retirees, but the way you access it is shifting. As 2025 unfolds, administrative ...

The next Social Security payment in the United States is coming up and MARCA explains who qualifies, how the dates are ...

Don't wait! Set up your "my Social Security" account by Nov. 19 to view your 2.8% COLA notice online. It's faster & more ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes that impact millions of beneficiaries as well as high earners.

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has been making the rounds in the news, and one part in particular has caught retirees' attention — so‑called "tax‑free Social Security." Before you plan how to spend ...