Want bigger Social Security checks? Discover smart ways to delay benefits -- even if you're short on cash -- using savings, ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold ...

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

Are you waiting for a check from New Jersey’s ANCHOR program? The program is giving tax relief to some homeowners and renters who lived in the state in 2024. The state’s ...

On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down as a result of ongoing disputes about funding. With lawmakers unable to ...

One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an exception for divorced individuals. As long as you've been divorced from your ex ...

While the application is available year-round, certain days and times could lead to delayed processing, longer hold times and added frustration.

Many Americans rely on Social Security benefits as a core part of their retirement income. In an unusual twist in October ...

The Social Security Administration determines the size of the checks you qualify for based on your average monthly earnings ...

If facing a delay in the lead-up to retirement, some might choose to delay their departure from the workforce, and those ...

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...