The gap could grow even worse if government cuts lead to lower benefits for SSDI recipients. So far that hasn’t happened, and President Donald Trump has long insisted that he “won’t touch” Social ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trays of printed social security checks wait to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Management services facility in ...

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The benefits ...

For millions of Americans who rely on disability benefits, small changes can have a big impact. Food costs more, rent keeps ...

Many Americans expect to work well into older age, yet a large share end up leaving the workforce earlier than planned, often because of unexpected health problems. For those who can no longer work, ...

As the SSA embarks on its benefits-payment schedule for 2026, we bring you the lowdown on what’s still to come in January.

The Social Security Administration has abandoned plans to block thousands of older Americans from qualifying for disability benefits after an uproar that reached senior officials in the Trump White ...

Many older Americans have a straightforward plan for affording retirement: Work longer, or never stop working at all. But in fact, about 40% of the employed population will quit their jobs earlier ...

As the new year approaches, Americans preparing their finances should be aware of several Social Security changes for 2026. More than 70 million people across the U.S. receive money from the Social ...

More than 8 million Americans get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but for many recipients the money isn’t nearly enough to cover their basic living expenses. The gap could grow ...