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

Starting Sept. 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration will stop issuing paper checks for benefit payments.

Social Security will end paper checks on September 30, moving all beneficiaries to electronic payments through direct deposit ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

The government is planning to phase out paper checks for most consumers receiving Social Security benefits and other federal ...

This story has been updated to clarify how many Social Security beneficiaries currently receive paper payments. (NEXSTAR) — ...

Every year, the Social Security Administration makes an announcement that affects all 73 million Social Security ...

With tens of millions of seniors relying on Social Security for the majority of their income, every single dollar makes a difference. Analysts currently expect the final calculation to reveal a COLA ...

Key Takeaways The Social Security Administration is prioritizing a digital approach, which includes ending physical benefit checks and adding a chatbot. The agency and advocates say these changes ...

There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that provides a lump-sum payment, but it’s not without its ...

If you're on benefits or expect to claim soon, it's only natural to feel a little anxious when you hear that yet more Social ...

"This change is part of a broader government-wide initiative to modernize payment systems and enhance service delivery." ...