Bernie Sanders, Independent Senator from Vermont and longtime advocate for Social Security beneficiaries, has introduced a major new bill aimed at reversing what he describes as "d

Oct. 8 - Retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits will be paid to those born between the first and 10th of any month. Oct. 15 - Benefits will be paid to those with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month. Oct. 22 - Benefits will be paid to those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month.

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and gender, how benefits are calculated and how to make the ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing roles at The Simple Dollar, Interest, HousingWire and ...

Starting in October, Social Security paper checks will no longer be issued, which could delay or interrupt payments to beneficiaries who do not act in time. The official COLA announcement is made on Oct.

The Social Security Administration will eliminate paper checks at the end of September. Retirees have two electronic payment options. Another big Social Security change is on the way soon, too. The $23,

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing roles at The Simple Dollar, Interest, HousingWire and ...

There are deep political divisions and disagreements in Israel, but the nation’s core security interests are not partisan property.