Analysts currently expect another considerable raise for Social Security benefits in 2026. The Senior Citizens League expects ...

Once the trust fund falls to zero, Social Security is only legally allowed to pay out as much in benefits as it brings in.

If all goes according to plan, Oct. 24 should be the day an official 2026 COLA announcement comes out. But don't assume that ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) ensures uninterrupted financial stability for millions of beneficiaries. Despite ...

When you hear the term Social Security, you probably think of retirement benefits. These aren't the only benefits available, ...

With the figures available so far, analysts estimate the COLA increase for 2026 would be 2.7%, higher than 2025’s 2.5%. That would mean an average increase of $54 in retirees’ checks, according to ...

Patience can work in your favor when it comes to the size of your Social Security benefits as well -- the longer you wait to ...

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 20. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will finalize the distribution of October benefits, although it is not the last payment scheduled by the agency for this month. Next Wednes ...

Millions of Americans will be receiving their monthly Social Security payments this week—the fifth payment sent to recipients ...