Social Security

Rising costs, shrinking savings, and limited aid leave millions of retirees struggling to survive on Social Security alone

A simple guide to checking your benefits and earnings history

Learn when your Social Security payments will be due this coming October

Social Security’s 2026 COLA will be announced October 15, but rising Medicare premiums may cancel out much of the increase.

What you need to do to cash your checks before the September 30 deadline.

Americans must take action before the rule phasing out paper checks kicks in next Tuesday, September 30.

A new study reveals only 10 states where monthly Social Security checks can fully cover retirement costs—everywhere else, seniors face painful shortfalls.

How will the The 'You Earned It, You Keep It' bill eliminate your federal taxes as a retiree?

A 2026 Social Security raise of up to $672 may sound promising, but rising costs mean millions of retirees will still struggle to make ends meet.

Social Security checks in the mail are ending, but a few people can still qualify

Millions will receive checks of up to $5,108 on September 24

The challenge will be finding the balance between modernising online with the needs of older seniors who prefer to do things the traditional way.

The new proposal aims to scrap taxes on Social Security benefits while asking high earners to contribute more.

When it comes to protecting important documents, lamination is often an obvious answer but not so for your Social Security card.

Once a high-flying stock, PayPal has left long-term investors with mixed results—steady gains if you held on, and big wins only if you sold at the peak.

Scammers are stepping up their tactics, from fake texts to phoney calls—here's how to protect your Social Security and your money.

This article entails three things all retired couples should know about spousal Social Security benefits

Key inflation data on Oct. 15 will decide how much retirees see in their 2026 Social Security checks.

Massive VA staff cuts leave veterans waiting longer for care, raising concerns about the future of PACT Act benefits.

FDA urges shoppers to check their spice racks as popular cinnamon brands test positive for dangerous lead levels.

With trust funds set to run dry by 2034, officials say raising the retirement age could be one way to keep Social Security afloat.

Mail and package services will run as usual on Constitution Day, but Labor Day earlier in the month will bring closures and delays.

From retirees to widows to disabled workers, millions will see Social Security payments land this month — with some checks reaching $5,108.

With inflation rates rising COLA may also increase

SSA confirms exemptions so disabled SSI recipients in special situations will still get their $943 checks by mail after September 30, 2025.