Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

Some states tax Social Security benefits while others don't. See the map to find out if your benefits will be affected in ...

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients ...

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will ...

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

Sudden Social Security changes can take you by surprise and affect your check for the rest of your life. Learn about WEP, GPO ...

There’s a slightly longer wait for Social Security benefits in January because January 1 falls on a Thursday. Based on the SSA schedule, most Social Security payments are sent out on the second, third ...

SSA is looking for volunteers to keep working on Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. A former SSA executive says it’s unusual for the agency to remain open on these days.

Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you might expect to receive your full benefit amount. But if your FRA is actually ...

Social Security’s final December payments arrive this week, with checks scheduled for Christmas Eve. See who qualifies, payment dates, and why benefits rise in January 2026.

The Social Security Administration has released its holiday hours for 2025, and beneficiaries will be able to access services on Wednesday and Friday. However, on Christmas Day, local offices will be ...

Elizabeth Warren was 'completely wrong' about Social Security phone data, says commissioner Frank J. Bisignano after audit ...