As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

SSI recipients are advised to understand what the early deposit represents and budget accordingly to avoid hardship in ...

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...

This year, the Trump administration made three sweeping changes to Social Security. It ended the Biden-era overpayment and recovery garnishment rate, ended the Social Security paper checks requiring ...

Other states where the average retiree receives the biggest Social Security checks in 2024 were determined to be New Jersey ...

Technically, the Social Security Administration pays benefits in the month following the month they're due. Some people won't ...

Monthly payment dates vary based on birthdate, with SSI payments typically arriving on the first of each month and traditional benefits distributed on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays.

The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

With holidays affecting payment schedules and a recent elimination of paper checks, many recipients are navigating a complex ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...