Social Security beneficiaries will no longer receive physical benefit checks via mail. Going forward, all recipients need to enroll in direct deposit or opt to receive their benefits via a Direct ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has recalled staff to prepare a key inflation report that is necessary to calculate the size of next year’s Social Security checks, according to a Labor Department ...

The 2026 COLA calculation is stalled because 2,054 BLS employees are furloughed, leaving no one to process the CPI data needed for the raise.

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

The government shutdown could delay Social Security's 2026 COLA announcement, but your benefits and January raise are safe. Here's what to expect.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

I am 66 and have been on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for decades after breaking my back. I read that even though the Social Security Retirement fund may go belly up in my lifetime, the ...

If you’ve spent any time planning for retirement, you probably know the basics of Social Security: most people can start claiming benefits at age 62, reach “full retirement age” (FRA) between 66 and ...

A key expense for most retirees threatens to gobble up some or all of their Social Security "raise" in the upcoming year.

The Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is one of the only tools by SSA that helps fight inflation through the benefits. It is one of the most anticipated announcements for millions of ...