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

For several years, persistent internet rumors have claimed U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit ...

A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to approve a budget or funding agreement on time, impacting federal agencies and services. However, Social Security payments remain unaffected due to ...

For several years, persistent internet rumors have claimed U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit ...

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The government shutdown has impacted Social Security staff and some services, however, payments remain unchanged. Here's when to expect November checks.

Every month, the Social Security Administration mails more than 74 million checks to people who receive retirement, spousal, survivor, or disability benefits. That's a lot of checks, so they aren't ...

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Nov. 1, and I received my first bill, due Oct. 25, about a week ago. This bill is for three months, from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31, and it’s over $550. I currently have more than ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to ...

Since at least 2012, a persistent internet rumor has claimed that U.S. Social Security payments are being renamed as "Federal Benefit Payments." In August 2025, the rumor spread again in various ...