While a sizable COLA is often welcomed by retirees, it usually ends up being a double-edged sword. Inflation going up means ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweeping changes to Social Security benefits are heading your way in 2026, and these aren't your typical annual adjustments.

A partial government shutdown will begin on October 1 if President Trump and Congress do not reach a spending agreement. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will continue ...

The clock is ticking on yet another government shutdown. Congress has until midnight tonight to agree on either a funding measure or – more likely – a short-term continuing resolution to keep the ...

Hopes to reopen the government today Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, have dwindled, and with some Social Security Administration offices closed and in-person services limited, beneficiaries may be worried ...

The government shutdown is in full-swing, and if you receive Social Security, you might be wondering if this will impact your benefits. While most agencies have stopped or reduced services and ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After Congress failed to pass a funding deal by the Oct. 1 deadline, the federal government is now in a partial shutdown. Yet for millions of Americans, one source of certainty ...