The Social Security Administration is preparing to complete its full transition to electronic payments by the end of 2026, bringing an end to paper checks for nearly all beneficiaries. The move marks the final stage of a modernization effort that began after Executive Order 14247, which pushed federal agencies to move benefit payments away from … Read more
Millions of Americans could face smaller Social Security checks within the next six years if Congress does not act to strengthen the program’s finances, according to the latest annual report from Social Security’s trustees. The report warns that Social Security’s retirement trust fund is now expected to run dry in late 2032. That is one … Read more
Many divorced women over 62 may be missing a Social Security benefit that could increase their monthly income. If a marriage lasted at least 10 years, a divorced spouse may be able to claim benefits based on an ex-spouse’s earnings record. This rule matters for women who earned less during marriage, spent years raising children, … Read more
Millions of Americans will receive Social Security payments in June 2026, including retirees, people with disabilities, and low-income beneficiaries who qualify for Supplemental Security Income. For SSDI recipients, the exact payment date depends on when they first began receiving benefits and, in most cases, their birth date. The Social Security Administration sends monthly payments to … Read more
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will get their regular benefit payments in June 2026. The first payment of the month will go to SSI recipients on Monday, June 1. Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefit payments will follow the regular Wednesday schedule later in the month. For most … Read more
The Social Security Administration is preparing to send the next round of May benefits on Wednesday, May 20. This payment will go to a specific group of beneficiaries based on their date of birth, as part of the SSA’s regular staggered Wednesday payment schedule. Millions of Americans depend on Social Security benefits every month, including retirees, … Read more