Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

The era of paper checks for Social Security benefits is over. As of September 30, 2025, beneficiaries must switch to ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know ...

In a move to enhance efficiency and security, the IRS will require taxpayers to provide banking details for direct deposit of ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Kathleen Romig from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about the end of physical Social Security checks.

Retirees and all other Social Security beneficiaries must switch to electronic payment options by September 30. After this ...

The Social Security Administration a couple of ways to receive payments electronically. Here's how Wisconsin recipients can make the switch.

(NEXSTAR) — Fall is an important time of year for those who receive federal benefits, largely because Social Security’s cost-of-living increases are typically announced in October. Before that, ...

Consumer advocates say the phase-out could create headaches for seniors and other beneficiaries who don’t move to direct deposit or other options by Sept. 30.