Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. What to know if the federal government shuts down.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

As the Oct. 1 government shutdown enters its third week, the Social Security Administration offices will remain open, with reduced services and capabilities. Despite this, Social Security and ...

Tens of millions of seniors may have to wait longer to find out how much their Social Security checks will rise next year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the 2026 ...

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

Tens of millions of seniors may have to wait longer to find out how much their Social Security checks will rise next year. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to announce the 2026 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After Congress failed to pass a funding deal by the Oct. 1 deadline, the federal government is now in a partial shutdown. Yet for millions of Americans, one source of certainty ...

Federal officials are scrambling to contain the fallout from a massive Social Security data exposure that has thrust millions ...

After 85 years of sending out paper checks to retirees, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is transitioning to electronic payments in what it says is an effort to modernize its services and ...