Some or all links may be monetized.Most workers would feel good when they’re just a year away from achieving a long-awaited goal like retirement. But with today’s volatile job market, some people’s ...

The OPM director uses his weekly updates to detail efforts to replace paper applications, guide employees through the Online Retirement Application system, and address delays and data issues in ...

Medicare open enrollment begins on Oct. 15. If the government doesn't reopen before then, beneficiaries may encounter some challenges during their enrollment period.

Monterey County is seeing fewer residents apply for Medi-Cal and Cal Fresh benefits ahead of changes in 2026. And, social security recipients that can’t pay rent due to disruptions with their benefits ...

Learn more about Social Security spousal benefits and how these 13 things can help you work on a better retirement plan for yourself and your partner.

If I had done that, I'd have sold my house and moved into a one-bedroom apartment by now and would be living off my home equity. People need to be more concerned with outliving inflation than Social ...

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

COLAs are determined by measuring inflation throughvarious indices, the most common being the Consumer Price Index. While they're normally announced in October whenthe Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

Amid the October federal government shutdown, Social Security and SSI benefit payments will continue uninterrupted and on schedule, though local SSA offices will offer limited services.

The 2026-27 form launched a week earlier than usual and shows improvements compared to previous years, which were mired in delays and practical issues.

The Trump Administration abruptly ended federal support for a highly effective intervention that helps disabled people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access benefits to help them ...

Government services operate on a limited basis in a shutdown and can have unexpected consequences the longer a standoff goes on. In general, federal agencies will scale back their work, though many ...