As Snopes has reported previously, Social Security payments have often been referred to as "federal benefit payments," so this is not a new development.

In a significant policy shift, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is reclaiming overpayments by withholding a larger portion of monthly benefits. This change could impact thousands of ...

Couples with both partners receiving Social Security could lose up to US$18,100 annually, while those with a single earner might see a reduction of approximately US$13,600.

No, Social Security payments were not renamed 'Federal Benefit Payments' Rumors of such a name change have circulated on the internet since at least 2012.

The Trump administration’s effort to modernize federal payment systems is coming to Social Security, which will start phasing out paper Social Security checks.

A typical month involves a series of Social Security payments with dates based on the type of benefits you receive or a person’s date of birth. Some months, however, the calendar necessitates ...

The projection for Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment rose to 2.7% as inflation trends higher, as the program faces insolvency challenges in less than a decade.

The projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is edging upward, according to fresh estimates from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). In its July update released Tuesday ...

Social Security will no longer issue paper checks. Here's how to set up direct deposit or a prepaid debit card to ensure you get your benefits on time.

Exactly 90 years ago today, then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act of 1935 into law. The New Deal-era program remains relevant for most Americans, as 69% of those surveyed ...

Social Security payments would cover less than a fourth — 24.91% — of a typical retiree’s annual budget in this city.