Significant Social Security, Medicare Changes Backed by Most Republicans

The health care and financial support programs are facing a funding shortfall that may hit as early as the mid-2030s.

The 5 Biggest Social Security Changes of 2025, Ranked

If you've been on Social Security for a while, you probably know that 2025 hasn't been a typical year for the program.

7 big changes coming to Social Security in 2026 (including one that could shrink your check)

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...
The Free Financial Advisor

9 Important Factors Affecting Your Social Security Benefits Calculation

The Social Security Administration (SSA) bases your benefits on your highest 35 years of earnings. The more you earn (up to a certain limit), the higher your benefit will be. If you have fewer than 35 ...
The Daily Overview on MSN

The Social Security update retirees will love most

Social Security retirees are poised to see significant changes in 2025, with a notable cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...
Columbus Dispatch

Government shutdown begins. Are Social Security payments affected? Offices open? What to know

Social Security payments will continue during a shutdown because they are not funded through the annual budget. Some SSA services could face delays as the agency furloughs over 6,000 employees. Nearly ...
WGAL

Tuesday is the last day for paper checks from Social Security and IRS

ROCHE HAS MORE. THE DATE IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH. THAT IS THE LAST DAY THE PAPER CHECKS WILL BE ISSUED BY BOTH THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. A PRESIDENTIAL ...
The Indianapolis Star

What happens to Social Security in a government shutdown? Will checks go out?

A partial government shutdown will begin on October 1 if President Trump and Congress do not reach a spending agreement. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will continue ...