Beginning Wednesday, the U.S. government entered its first shutdown in nearly seven years. Many activities are affected by the lapse in funding, and many employees are also furloughed. Social Security ...

The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

The tens of millions of Americans that rely on Social Security will continue to receive their payments while the government is shut down, though they may experience other service disruptions. The ...

Social Security payments will continue during a shutdown because they are not funded through the annual budget. Some SSA services could face delays as the agency furloughs over 6,000 employees. Nearly ...

During the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefit payments will still go out on time, according to the agency. But certain services may not be available as the Social Security ...

Will the government shutdown affect Social Security payments this month? On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to ...

Your Social Security benefits may be safe from creditors, but not from the federal government.

Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits garnished if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes or government debt, or have received an overpayment.

Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. What to know if the federal government shuts down.