Mfume demands full probe into Social Security chief’s ties to firm behind massive federal contract

Baltimore Rep. Kweisi Mfume called Monday for a “full and honest” congressional review of how Social Security Administration ...

Now That the 2026 COLA Is Announced, Retirees Need To Do These 5 Things

SSA confirmed a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Learn when checks hit, how taxes and Medicare may change, and the smart moves to keep ...

All Social Security Retirees Should Do This by Nov. 19

The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment for benefits. Benefits are projected ...

Trump Team Vows to Protect Social Security, Even as It Proposes Cuts to Parts of the Program

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

Jill On Money: Seniors get a 2026 raise

The higher the Social Security benefit, the more money that you can collect every year when the COLA is announced.

The 2026 Social Security COLA Announcement Made Me Wonder: Should Social Security Change How It Calculates the Increase?

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of ...
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SSA is denying excepted workers’ time off and telework requests, seemingly defying shutdown guidance

Though OPM guidance states that agencies should seek to accommodate the needs of excepted workers during lapses in ...

SSI stimulus payments hit bank accounts early this Halloween as the SSA moves the November 2025 deposit to October 31. Here’s who qualifies

SSI payment of up to $967 hits accounts early on Halloween. The Social Security Administration is moving the November 2025 ...
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As SSA employees face growing financial struggles, union urges telework flexibilities

During the government shutdown, SSA employees who request a day of telework or a day of leave are instead often “met with ...

Want the max $5,108 Social Security check? Here's the salary you need.

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...

When are November Social Security benefits paid? See calendar, California

Supplemental Security Income payments were issued at the end of October for the month of November. But the timing of Social Security benefits is business as usual for the many California recipients.

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, ...