Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

Here’s what you need to know about how much Barack Obama’s Social Security check could be. Do Former Presidents Get Social Security Benefits? The first question is whether the former president is ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify how many Social Security beneficiaries currently receive paper payments. (NEXSTAR) — You may be in line to receive a benefits check from the ...

The most anticipated announcement of the year for Social Security's more than 70 million recipients will occur on Oct. 15. Independent estimates suggest this will be the fifth consecutive year with an ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

The most anticipated announcement of the year for Social Security's more than 70 million recipients will occur on Oct. 15. Independent estimates suggest this will be the fifth consecutive year with an ...

Few government programs impact as many people as Social Security. Over 70 million Americans received a Social Security payment in July, and that number continues to climb every month. While Social ...

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

Social Security recipients will see several changes in 2026, including a cost-of-living adjustment and the elimination of paper checks. The full retirement age will increase in 2026, affecting those ...

The latest forecasts put Social Security's 2026 COLA between 2.7% and 2.8%, which would amount to an extra $648 to $672 in benefit income for the average retired worker next year. Social Security's ...