Here's Precisely How Much Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Could Raise Monthly Payments

When the Social Security COLA is announced later this month, here's what to expect.

Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on Oct. 22

The third wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

When should I start applying for Social Security?

Applying early stunts your benefit for life. The longer you live, the more likely you are to run through your other savings, ...

7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (including one that could shrink your check)

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

Government shutdown is impacting Social Security, but will it impact October payments?

We're almost two weeks into the government shutdown. Will you still receive your Social Security benefits despite the ...

Will You Qualify for Social Security's Biggest Paycheck of $5,108?

There's no guesswork to it -- the underlying math is actually quite cut and dried.

Think the Supreme Court sent you a letter? Social Security watchdog has a warning for you.

A new scam involves fake letters that appear to be from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts — but it's a ploy to ...

Social Security checks are changing due to Donald Trump and some folks aren’t happy

Social Security checks have undergone a huge change, and it has some people up in arms. That’s because the Treasury ...

He accused DOGE of risking Social Security data. It cost him his career.

Charles Borges says Musk’s cost-cutting team uploaded a copy of a mainframe database containing the personal information of ...

Government shutdown delays Social Security's cost-of-living announcement. Here's what to know.

Citing the shutdown, the Social Security Administration postponed its announcement of the annual payment bump beneficiaries ...