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September Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 24 days
September’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 24 days. While SSI payments ...
Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's How Much Benefits Could Increase and Why It Might Not Be Enough.
Recent forecasts concerning Social Security's 2026 COLA suggest the average retiree will receive an additional $48 to $54 per ...
When do Social Security payments go out in August? See dates here
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will be distributed twice in August - on Friday, Aug 1 and on Friday, ...
Why You’re Getting Two SSI Payments In August—And How To Make Them Last
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, don’t be surprised when two checks hit your account in August.
Social Security payment dates for August 2025: See schedule of when to expect benefits
Social Security usually pays benefits on Wednesdays, with the first wave of payments going out on the second Wednesday of the month. That will be Aug. 13. Subsequent payments will go out on the third ...
Social Security Update: Major Payment Change Coming Next Month
Social Security plays a crucial role in the lives of over 60 million Americans who rely on consistent benefit payments for retirement and disability support.
SSA to stop mailing Social Security checks, payments will be electronic-only
More than half a million social security recipients will soon need to choose another way to receive their benefits.
Social Security will soon stop sending paper checks: What you need to know
The Trump administration will soon stop sending out paper checks for Social Security beneficiaries, as part of an effort to ...
74% of Americans think they’re reasonably informed about Social Security — but here’s what they’re often getting wrong
In a recent AARP survey of Americans 18 and over, 74% said they consider themselves reasonably informed about Social Security ...
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Social Security Shake-Up: Paper Checks to End in September
Starting September 2025, the Social Security Administration will stop mailing paper checks to most recipients. Here’s how to make the switch.