The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which ...

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Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Here's why it's happening and how to go from paper to digital.

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

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. Be Aware: Social ...

Those suffering certain serious medical issues can possibly gain faster Social Security benefits now that the Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of ...

When Donald Trump ran for the presidency, the main agenda was to bring down inflation and make the lives of everyday ...

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated as percentages. If your Social Security checks are larger than average today, you'll get a larger COLA than average by dollar amount.

For the millions of Americans who rely on various programs run through the Social Security Administration (SSA), it’s sometimes a slog to receive — and keep — your benefits. More than 9.2 million ...