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.

It can be a big shock to see a bill for $14,000, especially when you're a young adult just starting to get your financial ...

If you're on benefits or expect to claim soon, it's only natural to feel a little anxious when you hear that yet more Social ...

Social Security benefits are an important income source, but many younger Americans are worried that they won't receive the money they have been promised. In fact, a majority of older Americans ...

Few government programs impact as many people as Social Security. Over 70 million Americans received a Social Security payment in July, and that number continues to climb every month. While Social ...

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On Oct. 15, the Social Security Administration is expected to reveal a number of key program changes. These include a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment, earnings-test limit, and wage cap. It's important ...

The most anticipated day of the year is rapidly approaching for the nearly 70 million beneficiaries who took home a traditional Social Security benefit in July. On Oct. 15, the Social Security ...