Treasury secretary says food benefits could flow by Wednesday; government shutdown recap

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.
York Dispatch

Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

Chapman relies on the $4.1 billion Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps millions of low-income households ...

Will my food stamps renew? Across the country, a chorus of desperation and anger

The Trump administration had said SNAP food assistance wouldn’t be distributed in November because of the government shutdown. But on Friday, a judge ordered that contingency funds be distributed.
ClickOrlando

From SNAP to Social Security, what the government shutdown means for November benefits

The government shutdown stretching into November will have a huge impact on millions of Americans, but only a handful of federal safety net programs are affected.

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...
moneywise

Basic math falls short

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

Social Security Announces a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Increase for Beneficiaries

Recipients, including retirees and their spouses, as well as those who receive disability benefits and Supplemental Security ...

Social Security monthly benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026

Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security Administration announced Friday. However, many seniors say the annual adjustments haven’t ...