The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Even though the federal government shut down on October 1, Social Security checks will not be halted. 

Spend, save or invest? Many retirees depend on their Social Security benefits to make ends meet, but not everyone uses those monthly checks the same way.

Here's what to know about how the government shutdown will affect boomers.

BLS announces that the September CPI, a key inflation measure needed to determine the Social Security COLA, will be released on Sept. 24 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Congress has hit another deadlock. Democrats and Republicans failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, resulting in a government shutdown as the new fiscal year...

From benefit checks to IRS delays, here’s what could affect your wallet if the government shuts down.

Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is meant to help retirees keep up with inflation. But in 2026, many experts warn that any increase may...

Every year, thousands of widows and widowers miss out on money they’re legally entitled to—simply because no one tells them it exists. The Social Security...

Some government data portals are currently inaccessible and not being updated.

Losing a spouse is a devastating emotional blow. When it happens at a young age, it also creates an immediate financial crisis. You are suddenly facing a future you never planned for, alone. Amid the grief, you have to navigate a complex world of benefits and paperwork. One of the…

Find out if Social Security payments will continue during the 2025 U.S. government shutdown and what retirees and beneficiaries need to know right now.