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Social Security's rules are getting an update for 2026. A big change is coming that could impact certain wage earners.

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

Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement ...

Most people won't receive this amount, but there's still plenty of opportunity to secure a well-funded retirement.

Social Security changes have been in the news so much in 2025 that it's understandable if you've lost track of them. In ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a substantial premium increase for 2026, eating up nearly a third of ...

Extra money is a way of countering “Trump’s trade wars and Republicans’ billionaire-first economic agenda,” Sen. Alex Padilla ...

After two checks in October, November won't have a SSI payment. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

With the 43-day government shutdown officially ended, when will SNAP food assistance payments resume? Here's what we know.

The spending package expected to end the shutdown as early as Nov. 13 provides funding for SNAP. But how fast will benefits ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...