The era of paper checks for Social Security benefits is over. As of September 30, 2025, beneficiaries must switch to ...

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If you or a loved one is still receiving paper checks for their benefits, you'll need to make some changes before the end of ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

This month's first round of disability payments will be dispersed this week. Here's how your date of birth determines when ...

Losing your Social Security card, or discovering it's been stolen, can put your financial security at serious risk, so what ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

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Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays, with the first wave of payments going out on the second Wednesday of the month, Oct. 8. Subsequent payments will go out on the third (Oct. 15) ...

Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.

The newest Social Security scam is making its rounds via email in hopes you'll say yes. Here's how you can keep your identity ...