Key Points There are eligibility requirements that determine whether spouses or ex-spouses qualify for spousal benefits.The ...

The transition primarily affects a small group of beneficiaries who have not switched to electronic payment methods already, ...

The annual cost-of-living-adjustment isn't keeping up with inflation, according to The Senior Citizens League advocacy group.

The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks this year, only allowing electronic payments for ...

Retirement consultant reveals the impact of trust fund depletion and offers creative solutions beyond traditional approaches ...

The Social Security Administration said it will no longer issue paper checks for benefit payments starting Sept. 30, 2025.

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

Individual filers can receive up to $967, couples can receive $1,450, and essential people providing necessary care to SSI recipients can receive up to $484.

For millions of Social Security beneficiaries in the United States, each monthly check represents stability and peace of mind in certain times when the economy is complicated In Ju ...

Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out on a weekly basis.

A transition away from paper checks has long been planned, but an alert this week may still have surprised many recipients who rely on them.

A dramatic 17% increase in Social Security benefit applications reflects growing public anxiety about the program's future, ...