The Social Security system's two trust funds are on course to be depleted by 2034, at which point automatic benefit cuts of about 20% are supposed to kick in. A combination of short-term action and ...

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for November is scheduled to be distributed this week, with approximately a month until the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment takes effect. The ...

Social Security payments follow a normal schedule in December and will be the last check before the upcoming cost-of-living increase takes effect. Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients ...

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Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

(NEXSTAR) — You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age at which you do it can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits. Retirement benefits from the Social Security ...

(NEXSTAR) – Some payments from the U.S. Social Security Administration will arrive a little bit differently this December. No one will miss a check, but beneficiaries should expect their payments in ...

A higher Medicare premium set to go into effect in 2026 will push the monthly charge above $200 for the first time, with the increase likely to erode next year's cost-of-living increase for millions ...

Social Security's much-anticipated 2026 COLA was announced on Oct. 24, which revealed a 2.8% raise for beneficiaries in the upcoming year. President Donald Trump's tariff and trade policy is having a ...

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security payments for paying bills and covering other expenses every month. With the holidays rapidly approaching, those expecting payments may be wondering when ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...