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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

The first of this month's SSI payments will be dispersed Wednesday. There will also be a second August disability check due ...

The maximum possible benefit is $5,108 per month for those who delay claiming Social Security until age 70. Opting to take your benefits at 62 reduces the maximum to $2,831, while waiting until the ...

Social Security will increase the overpayment withholding rate to 50% in late July The SSA reduced the overpayment recovery rate from 100% to 10% under President Biden.