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The second round of August’s Social Security payments for retirees aged 70 and above, now capped at $5,108, goes out in five ...

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal ...

The first of this month's SSI payments will be dispersed Wednesday. There will also be a second August disability check due ...

August Social Security payments start Aug. 13. Full schedule, $5,108 max benefit, and what to do if yours is late.

The 2.7 percent increase predicted for 2026 is .2 percentage points more than the COLA for 2025. The 2025 COLA boosted ...

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

Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not ...

Social Security plays a crucial role in the lives of over 60 million Americans who rely on consistent benefit payments for ...

The projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is edging upward, according to fresh estimates from ...

August Social Security payments are going out on the usual schedule. Check the dates to see when yours will arrive and if overpayments could affect it.

As Social Security turns 90, Congress must find a bipartisan solution to extend the longevity of the program for millions of ...