A government shutdown could delay the announcement of the cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits. Social Security beneficiaries will no longer receive physical benefit checks via mail.

Social Security and SSI payments will continue during the government shutdown as they are mandated by law. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will increase Social Security and SSI payments starting in ...

An old rumor is making the rounds again on social media. Posts on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram claim recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will be receiving a new $600 a ...

On Oct. 15, the Social Security Administration is expected to announce some key program changes. In addition to 2026's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), other rule changes will be unveiled. You'll ...

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Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images The ...