Social Security

Social Security changed in several important ways in 2026, affecting how much retirees receive, how much workers can earn and how much income is subject to Social Security taxes. Some changes happen automatically each year ... more

Long described as the "third rail" of American politics—touch it and your career dies—Social Security has remained largely untouched by lawmakers for decades. But as demographic shifts push the safety net toward a financial precipice, ... more

Millions of retired Americans relying on Social Security could see larger annual benefit increases if new federal legislation alters how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated. Under current federal law, the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates ... more

New York has one of the smallest gender gaps in Social Security benefits in the country, according to a new FinanceBuzz analysis. The report found men in New York receive an average monthly Social Security ... more

The future of Social Security is back at the center of Washington's political debate, and for millions of New Yorkers, the conversation is no longer theoretical. A new federal report warns that the trust fund ... more

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits can expect June 2026 payments to arrive on their normal schedule, with no major delays or holiday changes affecting this month’s distribution. According to the Social Security Administration’s ... more

The first round of May 2026 Social Security payments will be sent this week as part of the Social Security Administration’s regular monthly payment schedule. Millions of retirees and other beneficiaries receive Social Security payments ... more

Millions of Americans are about to receive their May Social Security payments, with checks already beginning to hit bank accounts. For retirees who depend on these benefits to cover essentials like housing, groceries, and healthcare, ... more

Millions of Americans are receiving Social Security payments this month, with some beneficiaries eligible for up to $5,251 per month following recent adjustments. The first wave of April payments has already begun hitting bank accounts, ... more

New research from Cornell University finds many Americans misunderstand how Social Security works when trust funds are depleted. The study shows people often believe benefits will disappear entirely, despite ongoing payroll tax revenue. Researchers said ... more

Roughly 75 million Americans rely on Social Security payments, with the average monthly benefit sitting just above $2,000 following the latest 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). While benefit formulas are based on lifetime earnings and retirement ... more

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and a group of Senate Democrats have launched a formal investigation into what they describe as escalating “Social Security chaos,” citing worsening customer service, staffing shortages, and growing risks for millions ... more

The financial outlook for Social Security is worsening faster than many policymakers expected. This raises urgent questions about the future of benefits for nearly 70 million Americans. New projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) ... more

Millions of Americans are set to receive their next Social Security payment this week, with the next round of benefits scheduled to arrive Wednesday, March 11. The payment is part of the monthly distribution schedule ... more

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits are set to receive their March Social Security payments soon, according to the latest schedule released by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The agency distributes benefits ... more

Millions of Americans are set to receive their monthly Social Security payments this week, with some retirees eligible for checks as high as $5,181. The staggered distribution comes as more than 70 million people nationwide ... more

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security payments may soon experience a major shift — even if they never see it. The Social Security Administration is rolling out a sweeping change to how it ... more

As the United States and its allies launched military strikes against Iranian targets this weekend in a significant escalation of Middle East tensions, many Americans — especially seniors and disability beneficiaries — are asking whether ... more

TL;DR Social Security payments in March 2026 will go out on March 3, 11, 18, and 25. SSI recipients will receive their March payment early on February 27 because March 1 falls on a Sunday ... more