Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, adding about $54 a month for retirees. Here's what that raise really means.

It's official: the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. It's more than ...

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable ...

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The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 21, with no relief in sight. Here's what to know about your Social ...

Social Security offices nationwide will continue to offer "reduced services" until the government shutdown is over. Here's ...

About 500,000 people were still getting paper checks - including people over age 80, living with disabilities or without internet access Exceptions on paper Social Security checks may be made only in ...

For retirees relying on Social Security, any amount of debt can feel like a heavy weight that can't be managed over the long term. These retirement benefits are designed to cover basic living expenses ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

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Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Here's why it's happening and how to go from paper to ...

I won't keep you in suspense: The maximum Social Security Benefit is $3,576 per month in 2016, but don't get too excited yet. Social Security payments are determined by a combination of your Social ...