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How could the government shutdown on September 30 affect Medicare and Medicaid? Here’s what would happen to health insurance in the United States
Medicare and Medicaid benefits would still go uninterrupted in the case of a government shutdown
Good news for half a million Americans – Average $1,907 Social Security payments still available by check after Sept. 30
Nearly 494,000 Americans will receive their final paper Social Security checks in September before payments move fully online.
Goodbye to physical Social Security checks for millions of Americans – Here’s what you should do if you don’t receive payments of up to...
How to avoid missing out when paper Social Security checks are phased out
How could a government shutdown on September 30 affect Social Security? This would happen with SSI and SSDI check payments
During a shutdown nonessential services will be disrupted, but most benefits won’t.
If I get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and work, do I have to report my earnings to Social Security?
Yes—you must report your wages each month, but working doesn’t mean you’ll lose all your SSI benefits.
Mary Dacus, 69, from Illinois survives on Social Security: “Our $2,140 monthly isn’t enough to live”
Rising costs, shrinking savings, and limited aid leave millions of retirees struggling to survive on Social Security alone
How can I get a Social Security Statement?
A simple guide to checking your benefits and earnings history
When are Social Security payments due in October 2025? Here are the dates for receiving checks of up to $5,108 from SSI and SSDI
Learn when your Social Security payments will be due this coming October
When will the final COLA adjustment for 2026 be announced? The October date with the final inflation data and the increase in Social Security...
Social Security’s 2026 COLA will be announced October 15, but rising Medicare premiums may cancel out much of the increase.
How to sign up to receive Social Security payments on a Direct Express Card or via Direct Deposit? What to do to cash your...
What you need to do to cash your checks before the September 30 deadline.
How to sign up for Social Security electronic payments before September 30? Here are two ways to start receiving your checks digitally instead of...
Americans must take action before the rule phasing out paper checks kicks in next Tuesday, September 30.
Neither California nor Florida – This is the map showing the states where retirees can live on Social Security alone
A new study reveals only 10 states where monthly Social Security checks can fully cover retirement costs—everywhere else, seniors face painful shortfalls.
Good news for millions of American retirees with Social Security – The ‘You Earned It, You Keep It’ bill would eliminate federal taxes on...
How will the The 'You Earned It, You Keep It' bill eliminate your federal taxes as a retiree?
Bad news due to historic COLA adjustment for Social Security benefits in 2026 – Increases of up to $672 will not be enough for...
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 ending paper checks at the end of the month: who still qualifies?
Social Security checks in the mail are ending, but a few people can still qualify
Good news about Social Security benefits – These are the millions of Americans who will receive checks of up to $5,108 this September 24
Millions will receive checks of up to $5,108 on September 24
Major change at social security aims to help recipients
The challenge will be finding the balance between modernising online with the needs of older seniors who prefer to do things the traditional way.
You Earn It, You Keep It’ Act would mean an end to tax on social security benefits
The new proposal aims to scrap taxes on Social Security benefits while asking high earners to contribute more.
One thing you should never do to your Social Security card
When it comes to protecting important documents, lamination is often an obvious answer but not so for your Social Security card.
If you invested $1,000 in Paypal 10 years ago, here’s how much you would have today
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.
Beware of a new wave of social security scams
Scammers are stepping up their tactics, from fake texts to phoney calls—here's how to protect your Social Security and your money.
How do social security spousal benefits work?
This article entails three things all retired couples should know about spousal Social Security benefits
Social Security retirees should circle October 15 on their calendars
Key inflation data on Oct. 15 will decide how much retirees see in their 2026 Social Security checks.
Disabled veteran frustrated with VA delays: “My PACT Act therapy is stalled because of staff cuts”
Massive VA staff cuts leave veterans waiting longer for care, raising concerns about the future of PACT Act benefits.
Ground cinnamon recall expands over elevated lead levels
FDA urges shoppers to check their spice racks as popular cinnamon brands test positive for dangerous lead levels.