Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

As of April 14, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented new identity verification requirements. These measures aim to protect Social Security records and benefits from ...

Starting this week, your my Social Security account adds 24/7 features that let you handle common tasks without a trip to an office—including requesting a replacement Social Security card online. You ...

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The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the holidays will impact payment schedules.

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Amid a wave of changes to Social Security, it's perhaps more important than ever to know where to look for updates from the federal agency running it. While the Social Security Administration has ...

Several Social Security offices had their operations disrupted Monday. Offices in California, Texas, New York and other states are updating their hours or capabilities for multiple reasons. The ...

Social Security payments follow a normal schedule in December and will be the last check before the upcoming cost-of-living increase takes effect. Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients ...