Here are four things to know about how the shutdown will impact Social Security and SSI beneficiaries: ...

The official COLA increase for 2026 was slated to be announced soon, but thanks to the government shut down, it may be delayed.

Amid the October federal government shutdown, Social Security and SSI benefit payments will continue uninterrupted and on schedule, though local SSA offices will offer limited services.

While Social Security benefits continue to arrive as promised, some Social Security services have been suspended for the time being. Due to the government shutdown, the 2026 COLA announcement may be ...

As the government shutdown persists, Wisconsin Social Security beneficiaries may be wondering about the effect on upcoming October payments. In short, no. However, the Social Security Administration ...

If you hold off on claiming Social Security past full retirement age, you can boost your monthly benefits for life. A delayed Social Security claim is a good way to compensate for a small amount of ...

The SSA uses September’s CPI to chart cost-of-living adjustments, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics has halted data collection.

The government shutdown could delay Social Security's 2026 COLA announcement, but your benefits and January raise are safe. Here's what to expect.

Social Security recipients typically learn the next year’s cost of living adjustment, or COLA, in mid-October. The ongoing government shutdown could delay that announcement, however. There are two ...

Everyone’s been there, you set up a crypto wallet, feel secure for about five minutes, and then completely forget where you stored the seed phrase. Maybe it was scribbled on a scrap of paper, saved in ...

In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Brendan Byrnes, managing director of Motley Fool Money, about how to find the highest yields for your cash and how to ...

The deadline to register to vote or update voter registration for the Nov. 4 general election is Monday. Early voting will begin the next day.