The third wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Americans can access Social Security services online during the federal shutdown through my Social Security accounts.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living ...

The shutdown delayed the Consumer Price Index report used to determine the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.

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

From military credits to family benefits, these 7 legitimate benefits could significantly boost your lifetime Social Security ...

In other words, Social Security payments keep rolling, regardless of whether the government is open or not. However, the ...

The first wave of direct deposit Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent to recipients this week, ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security payments to cover everyday expenses, so when a deposit doesn't show up on time, ...

There is a myriad of decisions to be made regarding retirement income. While it's important to plan, it may be equally important to be ready to pivot.

COLAs are determined by measuring inflation throughvarious indices, the most common being the Consumer Price Index. While they're normally announced in October whenthe Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026 is slated to be announced on October 24, 2025. While there won’t be ...