Social Security is facing a financial crisis, and a proposed solution is to phase out the program, allowing workers to opt out of the system at age 35 and invest their taxes in private retirement ...

To apply for benefits, call the Social Security Administration or visit your local Social Security office. Though you don't need an appointment, you may be seen more quickly if you have made one in ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security will have to wait longer to find out how much their benefits will rise next year as the ongoing government shutdown delays key inflation data. The ...

While Social Security benefits continue to arrive as promised, some Social Security services have been suspended for the time being. Due to the government shutdown, the 2026 COLA announcement may be ...

Nothing has changed if you have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) scheduled. Hearing offices remain open for business as usual. COLAs are determined by measuring inflation ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, Michigan residents expecting Social Security benefits this week will receive their money on schedule as the shutdown does not disrupt such payments. The first ...

Tens of millions of seniors may have to wait longer to find out how much their Social Security checks will rise next year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the 2026 ...

Although the government shutdown has put a pause on numerous federal services, the 74 million Social Security beneficiaries should expect to continue receiving payments as normal. But other services ...

Checks will keep coming, but retirees should brace for delays in key services like replacement cards and customer support during the shutdown. With the government shutdown now a reality, retirees and ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Wednesday that benefit and Supplemental Security Income payments will continue during the government shutdown, although some services will be ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Social Security Administration office on Main Street in Rochester was open Wednesday but offering a reduced number of services due to the government shutdown. In office, you can ...