Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is ...

The Average Social Security Check by Age

Getting a handle on the average Social Security check by age can help you fine-tune your retirement plans. As of July 2025, ...
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When will I get my October Social Security check? First disability payment comes this week

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...

Social Security 2026 COLA Forecasts Have Gotten Bigger. Here's How Much Your Benefit Could Increase Next Year.

Analysts have raised their forecasts for Social Security's 2026 COLA throughout the year as President Trump's tariffs have ...

Age 62, 67 or 70? Here's the best time to claim Social Security.

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...