Social Security payments in the U.S. are projected to increase by 2.7%, a slight rise from previous estimates. This ...

A 2.6 percent increase would raise the average Social Security payment for retired workers from $1,980.86 (as of February ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

To be clear, monthly Social Security payments will still go out, but recipients could see nearly a 25% cut in benefits. That's troubling, especially for those who rely on it as their main income ...

Paper Social Security checks will no longer be issued as of fall 2025. Why It Matters. Nearly 5 00,000 recipients still receive their monthly benefits this way. The White House said the transition ...

Those eligible for SSI can begin the application process online, in person at your local Social Security office, or by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time ...

Social Security payments for July will soon be distributed to a little more than 1.9 million Georgians, including retirees and those with qualifying disabilities.. For most recipients, Social ...