Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Feb. 11, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Feb. 18) ...

US government enters partial shutdown affecting federal agencies; check details about how Social Security payments will be ...

It would be great if Social Security covered all of your retirement expenses, but sadly, that's not the case -- and it's not a mistake. Social Security was never supposed to be your only source of ...

Social Security was originally designed to be a supplemental form of retirement income. Under the three-legged stool model, ...

February SSI payments coming early: On January 30, 2026, the SSA will release $5 billion in SSI payments two days early. This ...

Here’s when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

SSI beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability.

A growing number of states have tightened rules that let child welfare agencies seize foster youth's Social Security and survivor benefits.

The Social Security Administration shifts SSI benefit disbursements when the first of the month falls on weekends or federal ...

Paying into the Medicare system doesn't guarantee free health insurance in retirement; it comes with deductibles and premiums like standard health insurance. Unfortunately, both are going up this year ...

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in February.

Some Social Security recipients will see their payment dates change just slightly in February. The change in payment date ...