The Social Security Administration is facing a backlog of millions of cases and transactions due to staff shortages, policy ...

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 percent, with a 9-3 vote, and indicated that future cuts could be paused.

Most payments will go out at the same time each month, but because of certain holidays or weekends, some payment dates are changed.

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

Find out the full 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule, including COLA increases, holiday adjustments and important ...

The 2026 increase is nothing close to the dramatic 8.7% COLA jolt in 2023. But it is better than the increase that ...

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates in final 2025 meeting. It may affect Social Security COLA amount in 2027. Here's why ...

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026 for 75 million Americans. See the updated payment schedule, new income limits and how much checks will rise.

The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.