Your first Social Security check of 2026 includes the COLA, new Medicare deductions, and shifted payment dates. Here's what ...

SSI recipients who also receive Social Security benefits will get their check early. Find out more about what to expect with ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2026, including special timing for ...

Review these key documents to ensure you get the most from Social Security benefits and avoid costly mistakes that could ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its efforts to transform customer service for beneficiaries and will allow them to access the program's online portal around the clock. SSA ...

Social Security is a safety net for many, but it can also be misused — and when that happens, the Social Security Administration can require you to repay benefits. But what happens if you never ...

Social Security payments scheduled for Christmas Eve 2025 are drawing attention after new federal holidays. Trumps order ...

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WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration has announced it will stop sending out physical checks to recipients, moving exclusively to electronic forms of payment. The change will happen on Sept.

Millions of Americans open their yearly Social Security updates and look only at the projected benefit. But overlooking the fine print is one of the most surprising retirement mistakes people make.

New identity proofing requirements for certain transactions, like changing an address, could especially impact people in rural areas, with transportation difficulties and with limited technology ...