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

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

Fifty percent of benefits may be taxable for single taxpayers with income between $25,000 to $34,000, and up to 85% of ...

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you need to know.

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

The government shut down means several services offered by the Social Security Administration will be impacted.

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can expect higher payments starting January. This adjustment helps keep Social ...

The Social Security Administration increases the amount of taxable earnings every year to account for wage inflation. For 2025, the maximum taxable earnings is $176,100 — that's up from $168,600 in ...

It's September, and that means another Social Security payment is due for eligible recipients, while those with Supplemental Security Income will not get any due to the payment schedule. Some ...

If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of ...

The loss of a spouse is devastating, and the challenges can be even greater if the surviving partner is disabled or unable to work. In such cases, the question of whether Social Security can help ...

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), several new in-person requirements, field office disruptions and staff reductions may make it harder for some to submit required ...