October is a key month for Social Security beneficiaries, who can begin planning their finances for next year once the official cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is announced. That income adjustment ...

According to the administration, the change is designed to make payments faster, more secure, and more convenient. It is also ...

Generally, after September 30, 2025, the Treasury Department has said that all federal agencies will cease sending and ...

Nestled along the banks of the Wabash River sits a Midwestern gem that might just be Indiana’s best-kept secret for retirees and budget-conscious folks alike. Wabash, Indiana isn’t just another dot on ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program will pay out around $1.6 trillion in benefits to roughly 72 million beneficiaries this year. The bulk of these ...

A good number of Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for ...

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount. The reduction amount by claiming spousal benefits early is greater than if you claim standard ...

Social Security was created 90 years ago as a means of helping seniors stay out of poverty. Today, all these years later, many seniors still rely on these benefits as a crucial source of income during ...