Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

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

Whether you've recently gotten married or you prefer to identify with a name of your choosing, changing your legal name is an important task when considering your financial future.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a redesigned homepage aimed at making it easier for millions of Americans to access benefits and services online. The new ...

The Social Security Administration has launched a redesigned homepage for beneficiaries to navigate on SSA.gov. The launch ...

While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being ...

Millions of people still prefer a paper check for federal income tax refunds. But President Trump signed an executive order ...

Social Security changes are implemented on a near-annual basis. An executive order from President Trump is directly altering ...

Millions of people still prefer a paper check for federal income tax refunds. But President Trump signed an executive order to stop paper checks.

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Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays, with the first wave of payments going out on the second Wednesday of the month, Oct. 8. Subsequent payments will go out on the third (Oct. 15) ...