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SSDI: Disability payments worth up to $1,261

Americans with disabilities will soon see payments worth $841 for individuals and $1,261 for eligible couples collecting SSDI. This increase is happening due to the 5.9% increase in COLA. The average monthly payment will rise ... more
Social Security: $1,657 going out in one day

In just one day, millions of Americans will get the first Social Security check with the new COLA increase of 5.9%. The people getting a check tomorrow have birthdays that land between the 1st and ... more
Social Security: 5 things to know before benefits go out

In just days Americans collecting Social Security checks will see an increase in their payment. This is thanks to the COLA increase of 5.9% that went into effect this month. The increase is the largest ... more
Benefit increases worth $1,657 and $251 in 2022

Thanks to the Social Security COLA increase of 5.9%, Americans will see checks worth $1,657 and $251 every month. This is the largest increase since 1982, but the cost of goods and services has only ... more
Social Security limits and payment amounts for 2022

People that receive Social Security payments do so because they paid into the system while they worked. This determines how much you'll earn before reaching the limit when you do retire. In 2022 there has ... more
Social Security number for newborns

Social Security is a huge part of every American's life in one way or another, and it starts when a newborn gets their new Social Security number. Welcoming a child into the world is one ... more
SSI: Payment schedule for every month in 2022

SSI recipients have seen an increase for their monthly checks along with those on Social Security. The COLA was raised 5.9% in order to help offset the costs of inflation for those on a fixed ... more
Understanding Social Security benefits before retiring

A lot of different factors go into Social Security benefits that add up throughout your entire life. It's best to understand them before retirement. When you finally retire and collect the benefits, previous decades went ... more
COLA: Social Security recipients need more money

Seniors who collect Social Security want an extra $200 with their monthly benefits as they fear the 5.9% COLA increase isn't enough. The 5.9% increase is the largest increase in almost 40 years. The Social ... more
SSI payment dates each month in 2022

SSI recipients want to know when their SSI payment dates are in 2022, especially with the COLA increase. SSI in a program run under the Social Security Administration, and help people over age 65, those ... more
Social Security recipients: 5 changes starting now

Yesterday was the first day of 2022, and already there are major changes happening for Social Security recipients. Over 70 million Americans collect Social Security benefits every month for retirement or disability. For people ages ... more
5 biggest changes in 2022 for Social Security benefits

2022 will see a lot of financial changes, especially for Social Security benefits. Along with changes to Social Security will come changes to things like Medicare and Social Security taxes. While the increase is monthly ... more
Missing Social Security or SSI check? Here are 4 reasons why it may not have arrived

Sometimes people are waiting on their Social Security check and it seems like it never arrives. There are times when your check is or is not supposed to arrive. Whatever day of the month your ... more
People with SSI benefits will see two checks this December worth up to $1,635

Millions of Americans are on Supplemental Security Income, or SSI benefits. These people will see two checks for their SSI benefits this month. The Social Security Administration expects around 8 million people to collect SSI ... more
5 important things to know before COLA increase raises Social Security benefits in just weeks

Americans grew excited in Oct. when it was announced that the COLA increase would boost Social Security benefits by 5.9%. Millions of Americans are impacted because they live off Social Security. The change goes into ... more
How do I get an unrestricted Social Security card and what are they for?

Everyone is given a Social Security number when they're born or become a U.S. citizen. This helps identify people and keep a record of their employment and earnings. This allows people to benefit from programs ... more
How do I change my Social Security number?

If you feel like you need to change your Social Security number, you need to go through the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately, for those looking to change their numbers, it may not be as simple ... more
When is my local Social Security office open and how do I get services?

Local offices for Social Security closed to the public in March of 2020 at the start of the pandemic. There are ways to get in contact with the Social Security Administration. The SSA manages programs ... more
Is Thanksgiving going to impact benefit payments like Social Security or unemployment?

Some people will notice that they'll receive their payments on different days than normal next week. This is because payments aren't typically done on federal holidays. Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday of Nov., ... more