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If your Social Security check hasn’t arrived this month, here’s what’s behind the delay – and when you can expect it.

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

The SSA is moving to a digital-first system. Paper checks are being phased out in favor of electronic payments.

Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Oct. 1 and will get another on Oct.

The next Social Security payment in the United States is coming up and MARCA explains who qualifies, how the dates are ...

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The federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday’s deadline. And one big concern: “Will the government shutdown stop my Social Security ...

When you're not able to work and you lack personal savings, you may need to explore other government benefits to help you ...

For most people, the Social Security payroll tax is just a 6.2% deduction on their paycheck. Few know where the money goes, how it's calculated, or why rules differ based on income, job type, or ...

Plus, why this prolific retirement author says that Trump’s latest tax bill isn’t actually a tax win for low-income retirees. Amy Arnott: We also wanted to talk a bit about Social Security and how ...