It is recipients of SSI benefits that can expect a check to arrive on January 31, as they will be getting their February money slightly early. SSI recipients normally receive their benefits on the ...

I had originally planned to use this space to write a follow-up column to one I wrote several weeks ago about the misnamed ...

The last round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments are headed out, along with the 2.5% boost from the 2025 COLA ...

The program brings more people stability than any other, the columnists write. For decades we’ve heard from citizens who want to “get government off our backs.” But what does that mean? This year, our ...

The monthly payment schedule for Social Security checks has three waves, all occurring on Wednesdays. The upcoming check is ...

In a changing economy, older workers may face difficulties finding a job. Among workers age 50 and older, 6 in 10 have experienced subtle forms of discrimination, according to research by the AARP ...

Retirees who stop working at the Full Retirement Age, currently set at 67, can receive a maximum benefit of $4,018 per month.

I had originally planned to use this space to write a follow-up column to one I wrote several weeks ago about the misnamed ...

I had originally planned to use this space to write a follow-up column to one I wrote several weeks ago about the misnamed “Social Security Fairness Act.” But I’ve decided ...

The bad news is that you'll lose spousal benefits once you're no longer married, but you could be entitled to a different ...

In February 2025, the Social Security Administration will distribute new Disability payments to various retiree groups.

The COLA increase also extends to Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability insurance recipients. If you're ...