The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Administration

If you or a loved one relies on Supplemental Security Income, you might have noticed an unexpected change in your bank account recently. This looks like a February bonus. However, this shift is actually part of a common quirk in the Social Security Administration’s 2026 calendar. Understanding the timing of…

Your phone rings. Surprisingly, the caller ID displays “Social Security Administration” or “Medicare Support.” The voice on the other end sounds professional, calm, and terrifyingly specific. Moreover, they know your name, and they might even recite the last four digits of your SSN.

The federal government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is affecting services across multiple agencies, including the Social Security Administration. While Social Security payments are continuing on schedule, in-person services at local field offices are operating on a reduced basis due to staffing shortages, according to the SSA's website.

Learn from a financial expert how to avoid six common Social Security mistakes that could cost you thousands in retirement — and what to do instead.

The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8% increase 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026.

Some recent news about talks to raise the mandatory retirement age brought unsettled times for many experienced workers. Find out more about the impacts.

The Social Security Administration makes changes to Social Security almost every year.

The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment on 24th October when the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes inflation data for Q3.

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 steps you can take in the meantime.