Payroll January 14, 2026
Social Security Payment Schedule in 2026 Features Some Changes
Because certain federal holidays or weekend days fall on scheduled payment dates, the schedule has some changes to it in 2026.
Payroll January 14, 2026
These States Rely Most on Monthly Social Security Benefits
A new study from FinanceBuzz analyzed data from the Social Security Administration and U.S. Census Bureau to determine which states’ senior citizens rely on Social Security benefits the most and least.
Payroll January 12, 2026
Social Security Changes in 2026: What Retirees and Workers Need to Know
As 2026 begins, several updates to Social Security rules and benefits are taking effect, such as the full retirement age is now 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
Payroll December 26, 2025
Republicans, Democrats Have a Way for Clergy to Rejoin Social Security Rolls
Opting back into Social Security is a way of empowering clergy to take greater control of their financial future, said Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA), one of the bill's chief sponsors, along with Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA).
Payroll December 3, 2025
Social Security Experts Urge Recipients to Do These 5 Things Before Dec. 31
As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or reporting problems in 2026.
Payroll November 14, 2025
Is Democrats’ Proposal to Boost Monthly Social Security by $200 a Good Idea?
Two hundred dollars a month more for Social Security and veterans’ benefit recipients from January to July? Democrats are pushing the idea, but fiscal watchdogs are not enthusiastic.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
Payroll September 10, 2025
Try This Updated Online Tool to See How Much Your Social Security Checks Will Be When You Retire
Find out through the Social Security Administration's retirement calculator, which instantly creates a chart with your projected monthly retirement benefits at age 62, 67 or 70, whenever you decide to start collecting payments.
Payroll September 3, 2025
Younger Workers Concerned About Future Viability of Social Security
Social Security is 90 years old, and a new report from AARP shows a sharp decline in confidence in the program’s future—especially among younger adults.
Payroll August 13, 2025
Social Security Recipients May See a 2.7% COLA Increase Next Year, New Estimate Shows
The Senior Citizens League now estimates the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment will fall in at 2.7% in 2026, up .2% over the 2025 increase.
Payroll July 29, 2025
Social Security Makes Major Decision for Beneficiaries Who Receive Paper Checks
The Social Security Administration is backing away from a plan that would have eliminated paper checks for benefit payments issued to beneficiaries.
Payroll July 2, 2025
Here’s Why Social Security Checks Could be Smaller for Some Americans in July
A new policy calls for overpayments made by the Social Security Administration to beneficiaries to be collected at a rate of up to 50% of monthly benefits until the overpayment is recouped.