Social Security COLA increase slammed as new estimate released
If a 2.66 percent boost is implemented, it would likely increase monthly payments by around $50 for most recipients.
Updated 2025 Social Security COLA estimate released
The cost of living adjustment could increase 3.2 percent next year.
Social Security: Florida man who voted for decades is not a citizen
A man who has lived in the U.S. for over 60 years found out he didn't have citizenship after applying for Social Security.
Social Security payment of $4,873 goes out today
Social Security retirement checks are usually paid on Wednesdays.
Social Security map shows states where people gained, lost benefits
Florida, California and Texas saw an increase in recipients of federally administered payments.
Social Security benefits sent to nearly 200,000 new people
More people received benefits from the agency in April than in March, data from the Social Security Administration showed.
Social Security payments are increasing for some recipients
The SSA announced it would be changing its definition of a public assistance household earlier this month.
Social Security payment of $4,873 to go out this week
Retired Americans are paid monthly by the Social Security Administration.
America's population time bomb
"A large number of retirees is not a problem in itself; the proportion of retirees to new workers is the problem," labor economist Ron Hetrick told Newsweek.
These are America's fastest rising baby names
Social media stars continue to have a major influence on how parents are naming their little ones.
Social Security update could expand benefits to millions
An expansion of the definition of public assistance households could help boost payments for millions of SSI recipients.
Millions of Americans get $4,800 Social Security check
The government sends out benefits weekly depending on when your birthday is during the month and how long you've been receiving benefits.
Social Security maps reveal areas with longest waiting times
Significant improvements have been made to appeal processing times across the country in recent months.
Medicare gets a new warning about coverage
The money in the Medicare program is likely to run within 10 years out if nothing changes.
Retired Americans warn about Social Security's future under Donald Trump
Advocates for retirement safety warned that a potential second Trump presidency might weaken the Social Security program.
Social Security update: officials tout 'measure of good news' amid deficit
Social Security funds won't be depleted until 2035, a year later than expected, thanks to the strength of the U.S. economy.
Social Security warning issued: "Heading for trouble"
Despite a more positive report regarding Social Security's solvency issued this week, experts have warned lawmakers are unlikely to take action anytime soon.
Why you won't get your SSI payment next month
A double payment is on the way this month for some Social Security claimants.
Supreme Court ruling reveals Social Security threat: Hakeem Jeffries
The House minority leader says "MAGA Republicans" pose a threat to Social Security, Medicare and American democracy.
Social Security Payment of $4,873 will go out this week
Social Security benefits are paid monthly to all recipients.
Americans receive $1,900 checks as government sends double monthly payments
The payment is specifically for Social Security recipients who started getting their benefits before May 1997.
Social Security COLA "flaw" explained
Seniors have lost purchasing power over the last decade, a financial expert has argued.
Americans to get additional Social Security payment in May
The payment date change applies to those claiming SSI benefits as well as some retirees.
Social Security benefits could be changed for thousands of children
Under current rules in California, not all foster children are receiving their Social Security benefits.
Young Americans face bleak tax future
Millennials and younger generations may end up facing a higher tax burden than their elders, experts have warned.
Map shows states with Social Security taxes in 2024
Individual taxes will differ by state, as each has its own rules about handling federal retirement benefits.
When are May 2024 Social Security payments coming?
Millions of Social Security payments will be made in May—but when is yours coming?
Social Security cuts backed for some Americans
Swing state voters support the trimming of benefits for higher earning Americans, according to a poll.
Social Security benefits could be dramatically changed under new bill
Rep. Ruben Gallego introduced a bill that could change the way the annual cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits is calculated.
Social Security map shows states where most people have been removed
There were over 10,000 fewer recipients of federal payments in March according to data from the Social Security Administration.