A major Social Security payment change is set to affect millions of Americans who receive benefits through the Direct Express debit card program. The federal government is issuing new debit cards after the program’s financial provider changed from Comerica Bank to Fifth Third Bank. Around 3.6 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients who use the … Read more
The 2027 Social Security COLA is still several months away, but many retirees are already feeling financial pressure. Seniors received a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in January, yet rising prices for food, housing, healthcare, utilities, and everyday needs have made that increase feel smaller than expected. As of April 2026, the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit is about $2,081. For … Read more
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries may notice an important payment update this summer, especially those who receive their monthly benefits through Direct Express prepaid debit cards. While people using traditional direct deposit into a bank account may not see any change, around 3.6 million Direct Express cardholders should prepare for a transition involving their payment cards. The … Read more
Millions of Social Security recipients could receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 if current inflation trends continue. A new projection suggests that benefits may rise more sharply than they did in 2026, offering retirees some relief as everyday expenses remain high. According to The Senior Citizens League, Social Security benefits could increase by 3.3% in … Read more
Millions of Social Security recipients in the United States will have to wait longer than usual for their benefit payments in May 2026. The delay is not caused by a government shutdown, a system error, or a benefit cut. Instead, it is linked to how the Social Security Administration schedules monthly payments. Most people who … Read more
A new Social Security law has increased payments for more than three million Americans, but one Illinois woman’s case shows how benefit increases can still become vulnerable to mail theft and payment fraud. Jo Howard, a retired teacher from Pingree Grove, said she received a letter from the Social Security Administration informing her that she … Read more
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) could see a larger monthly payment next year if the latest cost-of-living adjustment forecast proves accurate. According to a new estimate from The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan advocacy group for older Americans, the 2027 Social Security COLA could rise to 3.9%. If confirmed, that would be a noticeable increase compared … Read more
Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits are set to get their next monthly payment this week, with some eligible retirees receiving as much as $5,181 depending on their claiming age and earnings history. The Social Security Administration does not send all retirement, disability, and survivor benefits on the same day. Instead, payments are spread across the … Read more