Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 14, 2026, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Jan ...

The Social Security Administration began the second Trump administration with a hostile takeover. It ends the year in turmoil ...

Monthly Social Security payments could increase by $200 per month, if a bill introduced by Democratic Senators in late October passes. Here's what to know about the proposed legislation. The proposed ...

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Good news may be coming to Social Security beneficiaries, thanks to a group of Democratic senators. Social Security recipients may see their benefits increase by $200 under a proposal coined the ...

The review conducted by the Office of the Inspector General examined the SSA’s national 800-number telephone system and concluded that overall service improved during fiscal year 2025. According the ...

Social Security payments for the month of November follow a normal schedule, with just two months before the upcoming cost-of-living increase kicks in. Social Security benefits – paid mostly to ...

(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.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...