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SSI Payment Calendar Shock: October And December Bring Double Cheques – But January 2026 Brings Nothing

The Social Security Administration sends out SSI payments early if the scheduled date falls on a weekend or a federal holiday.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1, 2025

SSI Double Payday Shock: Why You Get Two Huge Checks in October and December And Zero Money Coming in November

Millions of Americans on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see double payments in October and December 2025 but no payment in November, due to the Social Security Administration's scheduling system.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30, 2025

A government shutdown could delay news of next Social Security raise

The BLS says it will stop all active data collection in the event of a shutdown.

Axios · Sep 29, 2025

Why the New Social Security Login Rules Could Lock Retirees Out of Benefits

Millions of retirees rely on the Social Security Administration’s online “my Social Security” portal to manage benefits, check statements, and update information. But new login...

Saving Advice · Sep 27, 2025

Why SSI Beneficiaries Fear the New “Family Support” Rule Change

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities cover basic needs. But new rules rolling out in 2025 could...

Saving Advice · Sep 26, 2025

The Hidden Pitfalls in SSA’s Push to Eliminate Paper Checks

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has been phasing out paper checks for years, encouraging direct deposit or prepaid debit cards instead. By September 2025, the...

Saving Advice · Sep 26, 2025

Major change to Social Security coming next week - and how it could benefit your paycheck

Trump administration has gone back and forth on whether it will raise the retirement age, which currently stands at 67

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Trump's Social Security shakeup is hurting the disabled and poor, advocates say

Obtaining and sustaining benefits from the SSA is pushing many disabled and poor Americans closer to the financial brink.

Axios · Sep 22, 2025

'The Letter Nobody Wants to Get': SSDI Recipient Told Benefits Will End, Unsure How To Appeal

For millions of Americans, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are a lifeline. But sometimes, recipients receive what one benefits recipient described as "the letter nobody wants to get" — a notice that their benefits are scheduled to end. The letter often arrives after a Continuing Disability Review, the Social Security…

Benzinga · Sep 20, 2025

10 SSA Account Settings You Must Check Before You Claim

The Social Security Administration (SSA) encourages retirees to set up online accounts to manage benefits. These portals let you check earnings, track eligibility, and prepare...

Saving Advice · Sep 19, 2025