Monthly payment dates vary based on birthdate, with SSI payments typically arriving on the first of each month and traditional benefits distributed on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays.

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

For instance, the Q3 CPI-W average for 2025 was 2.76% higher than 2024, which is how we ended up with the 2.8% COLA. It's ...