Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug A wave of restructuring at the Social Security Administration is starting to impact retirees ...

The first round of Social Security direct deposits for May will be sent this week. Plus, those who receive SSI will get two ...

Nearly 7.4 million Social Security beneficiaries will notice a shift in their payment schedule in May due to a quirk in the ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go?

For the most part, Social Security payments are issued on Wednesdays. If your birth date falls between May 1-10, you'll be ...

The SSA issues traditional retirement and disability benefits on Wednesdays, based on the recipient’s birth date. In May 2025 ...

Social Security payments are delayed due to the month’s unusual calendar, with the second Wednesday falling on the 14th.

It's in your best interest to retire with some amount of money saved up. If you let yourself retire on Social Security alone, ...

Want to diversify your retirement income? Here's what to know if you plan to stack annuities with Social Security.

Social Security Administration erroneously marking living beneficiaries as deceased, causing financial chaos. Trump ...

If you are ever missing a payment, the agency recommends first contacting your bank or financial institution to see if there is a delay. If there is no delay, you can contact the agency at ...

Retirement is a goal that most Americans strive for, but sometimes the reality doesn’t match what you’d imagined. You may find that you miss work and the sense of purpose it gave you, or your ...