Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Might Not Be Your Only Benefit Boost Next Year If You Fall Into 1 of These 3 Groups

It's possible to receive a little more than this, though it still might not be enough to cover the higher costs you may be ...

I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

Whenever this occurs, Social Security sends a notice explaining that you were overpaid and that you have to pay the money ...
FOX 13 Tampa Bay

November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend ...

Pennsylvania man, 68, fraudulently collected $34K from Social Security by leaving out 1 key detail in his reports — now he faces 10 years in prison

Court records show that Foster ultimately received $34,000 in benefits he wasn’t entitled to. He pleaded guilty to SSI fraud ...

An Aggressive Social Security Garnishment Is Underway for Over 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- but Some May Be Able to Legally Avoid It

Social Security income represents a financial bedrock for most beneficiaries -- especially retirees. The Trump administration ...

Fact Check: Social Security payments weren't renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments'

For several years, persistent internet rumors have claimed U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit ...
Morningstar

Social Security is going 'digital first' - but what about the seniors left behind?

Be careful when seeking help accessing your Social Security account, as the information is highly sensitive. Dee was trying to access his Social Security information online, but he kept hitting ...

There’s a new ‘high-pressure’ Social Security scam targeting US seniors — here’s how to spot it and protect yourself

We’re always warned to keep our Social Security number secret, but what if you were told it wasn’t? The Office of the ...
MarketWatch

Social Security is going ‘digital first’ — but what about the seniors left behind?

Dee was trying to access his Social Security information online, but he kept hitting roadblocks. “I was frustrated. I opened [my online Social Security] account quite some time ago — years ago — and I ...