Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal ...

Social Security plays a crucial role in the lives of over 60 million Americans who rely on consistent benefit payments for ...

Most retirees get their Social Security checks on a schedule tied to when their birthday is but there are exceptions.

The check will no longer be in the mail. Social Security will only be paying benefits electronically. What you need to know ...

The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods yet, per the SSA. Less than 1% of beneficiaries are enrolled in paper checks ...

The next round of August's Social Security payments will be sent to recipients in just a few days. Here's when and the ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

Beginning July 24, Social Security garnishment recommenced for more than an estimated 1,000,000 beneficiaries who've been ...

The Trump administration will soon stop sending out paper checks for Social Security beneficiaries, as part of an effort to ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA ... as many beneficiaries as possible to direct deposit or a prepaid debit card ...

Starting September 30, 2025, the SSA will stop issuing paper checks for those who still receive their benefits this way.