If you want to get the most out of the program, there are a few steps you need to take before you sign up so you can optimize ...

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House Republicans aim to cut federal spending by $2 trillion, hitting Medicaid and other programs. How the cuts could impact ...

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Depending on your birthdate, traditional Social Security recipients will begin getting paid on May 14 this month, a bit later ...

In the month of May, traditional Social Security recipients will get their benefit payments a few days later than usual. You can blame the calendar.

If Trump really wants to prevent massive cuts in benefits for the seniors who need Social Security most, he needs to push ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go?

Despite promises to eliminate taxes on Social Security, benefits remain taxable in 2025 due to legislative and budget ...

The SSA issues traditional retirement and disability benefits on Wednesdays, based on the recipient’s birth date. In May 2025 ...

People who receive Supplemental Social Security payments – benefits for low-income elderly or people with disabilities – will also see a change this month. SSI is paid on the first of the month and ...

For SSI, the maximum monthly payment in 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple. However, your actual payment ...