October Social Security direct deposit coming Wednesday, but shutdown delays 2026 COLA

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

When will I get my October Social Security check? First disability payment comes this week

This month's first round of disability payments will be dispersed this week. Here's how your date of birth determines when ...

When will I get my October Social Security check? Why there are 2 SSI payments in the month

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

5 Ways the Trump Administration Is Changing Social Security in the Next 3 Years

Social Security is changing under the Trump administration. Learn how some new rules and reduced services may affect your ...

Social Security chief given new CEO role at IRS

Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano was named to the newly created position of chief executive officer of the IRS on Monday, making him the latest member of the Trump ...
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A Diminished Social Security Work Force, and Its Customers, Feel the Strain

After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry the weight. By Tara Siegel Bernard When Rebekah Walker noticed she was ...

Social Security’s blind spot: 9 hidden costs that catch retirees off guard

Even with careful planning, many retirees are blindsided by hidden expenses Social Security doesn’t fully cover. From long-term care to rising taxes, these top 9 can derail your retirement if you're ...

Social security surprise: Some recipients to get two checks in October - is your name on the list?

In October 2025, many Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments instead of the usual one. This adjustment occurs because November 1 falls on a Saturday, and the Social ...