WASHINGTON — They’ve made grave errors. The Social Security Administration must do more to prevent benefit checks from going to dead people and Congress should step up to pass safeguards to protect ...

Some recent changes and proposed policy shifts made under the Trump administration may change the way people with disabilities and older adults access their Social Security benefits. According to the ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for December is scheduled to be distributed this week, less than a month until the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment takes effect. Following the December ...

The first wave of Social Security payments for December is scheduled to be distributed this week, less than a month until the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment takes effect. Following the December ...

(NEXSTAR) – The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, the number of years they worked, and their age at retirement.

(NEXSTAR) – Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger check of the new year, thanks to the 2026 cost-of-living ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more round of disability payments ...

As Americans plan for the year ahead, it is worth knowing about several important Social Security updates that will take effect in January 2026. These changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll ...

Does the Social Security Administration (SSA) realize it’s made online access disproportionately difficult for people of SS age? In 2012, SSA launched its online “my Social Security” service, allowing ...

More than 70 million people rely on Social Security each month for vital income support, whether through retirement, disability or survivor benefits. Because of the program's size, the Social Security ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. SSI recipients will also get two checks this month. Here's what to ...

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the SSA has announced its official updates for 2026, and several changes affect your ...