Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal ...

Federal paper checks will end on September 30, shifting millions to electronic payments for Social Security and Veterans ...

The Administration will phase out paper benefit checks by Sept. 30, transitioning beneficiaries to direct deposit and Direct ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

Beginning July 24, Social Security garnishment recommenced for more than an estimated 1,000,000 beneficiaries who've been ...

Starting September 30, 2025, the SSA will stop issuing paper checks for those who still receive their benefits this way.

The maximum possible benefit is $5,108 per month for those who delay claiming Social Security until age 70. Opting to take your benefits at 62 reduces the maximum to $2,831, while waiting until the ...

The latest forecast from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) indicates that Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% cost ...

The projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is edging upward, according to fresh estimates from ...

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and ...

The first of this month's SSI payments will be dispersed Wednesday. There will also be a second August disability check due ...

Many federal benefit payments, including retiree Social Security benefits, are not subject to garnishment in most cases. These payments are sometimes called exempt funds; however, these "exempt ...