After years of working, there comes a time when you can finally hang up your hat and retire — and hopefully, get back some of the earnings you’ve contributed to Social Security. For years, Americans ...

While Social Security benefits continue to arrive as promised, some Social Security services have been suspended for the time being. Due to the government shutdown, the 2026 COLA announcement may be ...

Getting the most from your Social Security benefit in retirement is important, especially if you don’t have a lot of savings to rely on. I asked ChatGPT to find the states where your Social Security ...

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Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. NoDerog / Getty Images A government shutdown ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

According to The Nationwide Retirement Institute 2025 Social Security Survey, Americans are deeply concerned about Social Security. That makes complete sense, given that most retirees rely on its ...

Checks will keep coming, but retirees should brace for delays in key services like replacement cards and customer support during the shutdown. With the government shutdown now a reality, retirees and ...

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. SSA beneficiaries can expect a ...

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government Wednesday, but that won’t stop the flow of several critical benefits, including Social Security retirement and ...