Government shutdown is impacting Social Security, but will it impact October payments?

We're almost two weeks into the government shutdown. Will you still receive your Social Security benefits despite the ...

How Big a Bite Will Medicare Take Out of Your Social Security Raise?

You're getting a Social Security raise next year. But you won't keep all the money, due to Medicare premium increases.

Social Security checks are changing due to Donald Trump and some folks aren’t happy

Social Security checks have undergone a huge change, and it has some people up in arms. That’s because the Treasury ...

October Social Security direct deposit coming Wednesday, but shutdown delays 2026 COLA

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

Some Workers Will Pay More in Social Security Payroll Taxes Next Year. Are You One of Them?

You could also pay more in Social Security payroll taxes next year, even if you earn less than the taxable wage base. If you ...

My sister, 65, has $80,000 in bonds and savings, and $2,600 a month in Social Security. Can she retire?

She is single and makes $55,000 a year. She will pay off her condo, worth $300,000, in three years. With her Social Security ...