A new bill in Congress, the SWIFT Act, aims to increase Social Security survivor benefits for widows, widowers, and surviving ...

In January 2026, the calendar isn’t kind on many recipients of retirement, disability or survivor benefits in the U.S.

Though average Social Security payouts are meaningfully increasing in the new year, most beneficiaries remain worse for the wear.

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

Social Security checks are set to rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA increase. Retirees can expect an average monthly payment of ...

See how Social Security fits into your overall retirement finances. Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

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

The government has asked 39 states to review policies that divert foster youths’ earned Social Security survivor benefits.

These are all the dates on which November payments are going out, as the SSA continues to send out Social Security checks for ...