The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first round of disability checks is next week.

A looming government shutdown is spurring questions about its impact on Californians as Democrats and Republicans seemingly hold on their respective lines as a new fiscal year rapidly approaches, ...

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

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

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 Security changes are on the way on Oct. 15, 2025. But some of these changes ...

Earlier this month, the California Legislature passed Culver City Democratic Assemblymember Isaac Bryan's Assembly Bill 246. The measure would give tenants legal protections in eviction proceedings if ...

The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Seniors on Social Security and SSI will get their October payments as scheduled on the first and third of the month. They'll also get their November SSI payment on Oct. 31 because Nov. 1, 2025, falls ...

After this year’s staffing cuts, some people wait for hours, others sail through. But overburdened field office workers carry the weight.

October Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will be issued to recipients in five days on Oct. 1. Most SSI payments are issued on the first of every month, including October. The ...

Social Security faces funding challenges. Learn practical steps to protect your retirement and build financial security if benefits are reduced.

Even minor mistakes can trigger overpayments. Learn nine surprising ways the SSA can claw back your Social Security benefits and how to protect your income.