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, ...

Social Security: Is there a third way out?

Social Security is facing a financial crisis, and a proposed solution is to phase out the program, allowing workers to opt ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA is good and bad news for retirees

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...

November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend ...

The Flawed Math Behind Your Social Security Raise

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...

Here's the Max Social Security Benefit for 2026 -- and Exactly What You Need to Do to Get It

Those retiring in 2025 at age 62 can earn a maximum possible benefit of $2,910 per month in 2026. If you file at age 67, the ...

I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead

I'm very much looking forward to retiring one day -- and collecting Social Security benefits, after paying into the system ...

2026 Social Security Earnings Test -- Here's What Working Beneficiaries Need to Know

The Social Security earnings test is used to determine if a Social Security recipient's benefit will be reduced due to their ...

What to know about November 2025 Social Security, SSI payments during government shutdown

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an ...

Here's How Much the Max Social Security Check Will Be in 2026

The maximum taxable earnings are the amounts of income subject to Social Security payroll taxes in a given year. In 2025, ...

Some Social Security recipients won't get a check in November. See payment schedule

Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in November, with one exception. Here's what to know about ...

Will you get Social Security payments in November? Shutdown update, schedule, COLA

Will November Social Security benefit payments go out in November if the shutdown continues? Here's what to know, ...