As the end of the year approaches, experts urge Social Security recipients to review several key details to ensure the next ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has outlined a series of upgrades to its services in a letter to Congress, reporting faster payments, shorter wait times and a reduction in its disability ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. DNY59 / Getty Images The 2026 ...

October’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in seven days. The October SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Oct. 1. The ...

The first round of September’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be delivered to the first group of retirees on Sept. 11. Here’s ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano outlined upgrades to the nation’s largest benefits program Friday, detailing for Congress how the agency reshaped customer service, ...

Social Security checks are going paperless starting Tuesday, Sept. 30. Because of an executive order issued in March 2025, federal benefit payments will primarily be issued electronically, with paper ...

To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

Most people who receive Social Security get one check a month based on their birthdate. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for this benefit so they ...

The shelved policy would have changed eligibility for two federal disability programs by removing age as a factor.

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 ...