Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their November benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...

A demonstrator holds a sign in support of Social Security Administration workers at the agency’s headquarters in Woodlawn, Maryland, on May 20. (Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post) One thing I’ve ...

An executive order from President Trump will completely alter how benefits are paid to more than 500,000 beneficiaries. Five additional Social Security changes are expected when the calendar turns to ...

If you’re nearing retirement, the decisions you make today could significantly impact how much Social Security income you receive for the rest of your life. With the right strategies, you can boost ...

Senator Elizabeth Warren is concerned about the Social Security Administration’s efforts to reduce field office visits in ...

Paper Social Security checks will no longer be issued as of fall 2025. Nearly 500,000 recipients still receive their monthly benefits this way. The White House said the transition to all-digital ...

The SSA has announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), the new maximum taxable wage cap, and the earnings requirements for Social Security credits. Profit and prosper with the best of expert ...

Social Security's biggest announcement of the year will be revealed on Oct. 15 (unless the government shutdown delays a key piece of economic data). Independent estimates for Social Security's 2026 ...

Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley doubled down on his warning that beneficiaries could stop receiving payments because of the destruction wrought by Elon Musk’s Department of ...

Social Security recipents may see a 2.8% rise in their monthly checks next year, according to a new estimate based on the latest inflation report, but Medicare payments are still expected to take most ...

Question: I'm 68, and health issues have forced me to retire from my full-time job. Should I claim Social Security now or use my savings until I'm 70 so I receive a larger benefit amount? Answer: I'm ...