Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from SSA

Social Security Offices Are Open With Reduced Services As Shutdown Becomes Longest In U.S. History

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.

Benzinga

Could Your Baby’s Name Get Flagged by the Social Security Administration?

Image source: shutterstock.com

Kids Ain't Cheap

How Much Is the Billionaire Walmart Heir’s Social Security Check?

Even billionaires get Social Security—but how much does the Walmart heir actually receive? The answer might surprise you more than you think.

GOBankingRates

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

The Social Security Overpayment Letter No One Expects—And How to Slow the Clawback Rate Before It’s Too Late

For many retirees, Social Security is their most reliable source of monthly income. That’s why the shock of receiving an overpayment letter from the Social...

Saving Advice

SSI Payments Confusion Explained — Why You Won't See Money on November 1 and What the Schedule Really Means

Millions of SSI recipients were puzzled on November 1 as no payment arrived — here's why the SSA sent the November benefit early on October 31.

International Business Times UK

How Much Is Michael Bloomberg’s Social Security Check?

Michael Bloomberg may be a billionaire, but he’s still eligible for Social Security—find out how much he likely receives in monthly benefits.

GOBankingRates

Social Security Disability Checks Don’t Cover Living Costs for Most Recipients — Will Cuts Put Them Deeper in the Hole?

Most SSDI recipients already struggle to afford basic living costs—could proposed benefit cuts push them even deeper into financial hardship?

GOBankingRates

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Social Security November 2025: When Your Checks Will Arrive

The following guide lets retirees and other recipients know when to expect the first of their final two payments for the year.

GOBankingRates

The Social Security Earnings Test: Know This Rule Before Working in Retirement

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could result in a temporary reduction of your benefits.

Kiplinger

Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.

Kiplinger

Social Security Changes in 2026 Explained: Six Most Crucial Things Every American Needs to Know

More than 70 million Americans will see changes to their Social Security benefits starting in 2026, including a cost-of-living adjustment, higher income thresholds, and new tax limits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the updates this month, citing inflation adjustments and the final phase-in of key retirement age rules.

International Business Times

Social Security Wisdom From a Financial Adviser Receiving Benefits Himself

You don't know what you don't know, and with Social Security, that can be a costly problem for retirees — one that can last a lifetime.

Kiplinger

2026 Social Security COLA is 2.8%: What You Need to Know

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.

Kiplinger

8 Ways to Prove “Life-Changing Events” and Lower Your IRMAA Surcharge (Before It Auto-Hits)

If your Medicare premiums suddenly spike, you might have been hit with an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)—a surcharge added when your income exceeds certain...

Saving Advice

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Saving Advice

Florida Retirees: The Little Form That Lowers Part D Drug Costs Before You Hit the Cap

Prescription drug costs are rising fast, and many retirees in Florida are feeling the squeeze. Even with Medicare Part D, deductibles and copays can skyrocket...

International Business Times UK

Social Security 2026 COLA of 2.8% to Boost Average Monthly Income by $56 Amid Rising Inflation

The Social Security Administration finally announced the 2026 COLA of 2.8% after a week of delay amid the government shutdown.

Saving Advice

WEP/GPO Repealed—Now What? 6 Steps for Teachers, Firefighters, and Public Workers to Recheck Benefits in 2025

For decades, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for millions of public workers who also...

Saving Advice

Social Security Earnings Record: 6 Micro-Fixes That Add Real Money to Your Check

A single missing dollar in your Social Security earnings record can cost you far more in retirement. The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your monthly...

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Free Financial Advisor

7 Ways the Social Security Administration Is Quietly Changing Benefits — and What It Means for You

Social Security benefits are a crucial part of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But the Social Security Administration (SSA) isn’t standing still. Each year, it quietly tweaks rules, formulas, and eligibility criteria. These changes can have a big impact on when you claim benefits, how much you receive, and…

The Free Financial Advisor

Here’s What Social Security Could Look Like by 2030

Social Security is a pillar of retirement planning for millions of Americans. But with shifting demographics and ongoing debates in Congress, many people wonder what the Social Security system will look like by 2030. If you’re planning your retirement or already receiving benefits, the future of Social Security is more…

Kiplinger

The 10 Most Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid

Want to maximize your Social Security check? Learn the 10 most common Social Security filing errors and the steps you need to take to boost your guaranteed retirement income.

GOBankingRates

Trump Said He’d Protect Social Security–Here’s What’s Happening So Far

If there's one thing that all politicians seem to agree on: protecting Social Security. But as always in politics, the hopes and dreams don't always play out

GOBankingRates

Social Security Shake-Up This Fall: How It Could Affect Your Monthly Check

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

GOBankingRates

What Retirees Need To Know About the Upcoming Social Security Changes

You've probably read multiple headlines about changes to Social Security, or maybe you're about to retire and wondering if your payments will cover expenses.

Saving Advice

When Social Security Checks Come Late: What to Do and Who to Call

For millions of retirees, Social Security payments are the lifeline that keeps bills paid and budgets balanced. So when a check or deposit doesn’t arrive...

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Trump Administration

the Social Security Administration

Social Security Administration

the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

11 stories

My Social Security

10 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.