Thousands of Social Security Administration workers have been furloughed by government shutdown. Here's how it has affected ...

As the government shutdown enters its third week, several federal agencies - including the Social Security Administration ...

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

The era of paper checks for Social Security payments is over, marking a significant shift towards electronic transactions. As of September 30, 2025, beneficiaries must adapt to this change, ensuring ...

Robert Powell, host of Yahoo Finance's Decoding Retirement podcast, joins Mind Your Money host Allie Canal in answering ...

The government is planning to phase out paper checks for most consumers receiving Social Security benefits and other federal payments starting Tuesday. The transition is prompted by an executive order ...

This article originally published at Government shutdown update: What to know about paychecks, travel, Social Security, more.

The federal government officially shut down is entering its third day after lawmakers on Capitol Hill failed to reach a funding deal.

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal Benefit Payments." In August 2025, the rumor spread again in various ...