A 2.6 percent increase would raise the average Social Security payment for retired workers from $1,980.86 (as of February 2025) to $2,032.36 in 2026, an increase of $51.50. Social Security COLAs take ...

Representative payees are responsible for assisting those incapable of managing their Social Security funds. Here's what to know.

The Social Security paper check phaseout will go into effect by September 30, making electronic payments central to the ...

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...

The average payout for Social Security isn't enough to secure your future -- and is expected to get even smaller by 2034.

If low fertility persists, the Trustees will eventually have to reduce their assumptions. Lower assumed fertility could produce 75-year deficits in the range of 4% to 4.5%. However, even with higher ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

Shortly after Congress sent the bill to Trump’s desk, the Social Security Administration informed program participants in a ...

Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments.

The next round of payments for July 2025 will soon be headed out to recipients. Here's the monthly payout schedule.

Legislation does not eliminate the tax on Social Security benefits, but it does provide a tax deduction that can cover taxes ...

SSA and Treasury Department officials underscored that neither agency will ever request payment to expedite or set up benefits. Individuals facing hardship or without access to digital payment methods ...