Social Security's inflation-measuring yardstick continues to come up short for those who rely most on Social Security income.

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) ...

Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security ...

From COLA increases to Medicare premium changes, here are the Social Security updates for 2026 that retirees and new enrollees need to know and prepare for.