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 ...

The first wave of direct deposit Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent to recipients this week, ...

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The order impacts “all Federal disbursements inclusive of intragovernmental payments, benefits payments, vendor payments, and tax refunds.” That includes any benefits sent out by the Social Security ...

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While a number of Social Security bills have been introduced this year to, among other measures, "modernize the Social Security Administration and reduce fraud, retirees need more immediate help — ...

Many Americans fear that Social Security is going to run out or not provide promised benefits. It's very unlikely that there will be a direct reduction in the amount of benefits provided to retirees.

The U.S. Social Security Administration is phasing out paper checks by September 30, 2025, to enhance payment security and efficiency. While most beneficiaries will switch to electronic deposits, ...

With Social Security’s trust funds projected to run dry within the next decade, the Trump administration is weighing changes to keep the program solvent. One option under discussion is raising the ...