New York Post

Gov’t shutdown may delay Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement for 2026

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 ...
Staten Island Advance

Here’s what the government shutdown means for your Social Security check

The federal government shutdown has the tens of millions of Americans on Social Security concerned about whether they’ll receive the monthly benefits they rely on to pay their bills. The government is ...
Detroit Free Press

When does the Social Security COLA take effect? What to expect in 2026

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...
Forbes

Today’s Social Security COLA Is Inadequate For Three Reasons

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. Today’s Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) means that about 75 ...
The News Journal

Is the government shutdown 2025 affecting my Social Security check? See if you'll get paid

Social Security October payments are set to be distributed this week despite a brutal battle on Capitol Hill amid the government shutdown 2025, where the Senate will next vote today, Monday, Oct. 20, ...