Behind on an Old Student Loan? Your Social Security Check Could Be at Risk Again
More older Americans are carrying student loan debt than many people realize, sometimes their own from decades ago, often loans […]
Payments & COLA
Social Security payment schedules, schedule changes and the yearly cost-of-living adjustment.
Your 2027 Social Security Raise Letter Is Coming. Here’s How to See It Weeks Early, and What to Check
You’ve probably heard that Social Security checks are going up 3.6% in January. But how much more will you actually […]
Fact Check: Is a $200 Extra Social Security Payment Coming? Here’s the Truth
If you’ve seen a post saying Social Security recipients are about to get an extra $200 a month, you’re not […]
Still Getting Your Social Security Check in the Mail? Time Is Running Out to Switch
For decades, a paper check in the mailbox was how Social Security arrived. For a small group of people, it […]
The 3.6% Raise Got the Headlines. These Other Social Security Changes for 2027 Could Matter Just as Much
When Social Security announced the 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, most of the attention went to how much bigger monthly […]
Social Security Just Fixed Millions of Records. Here’s Why You Should Check Yours Too
The Social Security Administration says it has finished what it calls the biggest clean-up of Social Security Number records in […]
Social Security Payment Dates for the Rest of 2026: Veterans Day Moves One November Payment, and December Brings Two Early Deposits
The last two months of the year come with a few changes to the usual Social Security calendar, thanks to […]
2027 COLA for Federal Retirees: CSRS Gets 3.6%, Most FERS Retirees Get 2.6%. Here’s When It Arrives
Federal retirees now know how much their annuities will go up next year, and as usual, not everyone gets the […]
It’s Official: Social Security Checks Will Rise 3.6% in 2027
The wait is over. The Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday, October 14, that benefits will go up 3.6% in […]
Social Security’s 2027 COLA Could Be the Biggest Raise Since 2023. Here’s What to Expect Before Wednesday
Social Security recipients will find out on Wednesday how much bigger their checks will be next year, and the early […]