Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients ...

As of late 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing unprecedented operational challenges. Delays in ...

Some Social Security recipients will get their first boosted payments of 2026 this week.

It always seems like a very complex benefit payment system, but in reality it is only based on the date on which SSA ...

We know you're busy getting ready for Christmas: looking for gifts, worrying about whether they'll arrive on time, planning the menu, and putting the ...

As 2025 draws to a close, some Social Security beneficiaries should prepare for an uncommon payment date, December 31, 2025.

The Social Security Administration says millions of retired teachers, firefighters, police officers and others with public pensions may have to wait up to a year or longer to reap the benefits of the ...

The agency’s “average speed of answer” metric masks longer call wait times, according to data in a recent OIG report.

Most federal employees will enjoy an extended holiday break this week, but the Social Security Administration and the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) says reports that it will end telephone services are “inaccurate,” but system changes are being implemented to prevent fraud. “SSA is increasing its protection ...