Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out on a weekly basis.

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Some lawmakers have called for the CPI-E to be used to determine the annual COLA for Social Security payments, but would it ...

"Starting in 2034, the Social Security Trustees say that they'll only be able to cover 81% of promised benefits," Dr. Gopi Shah Goda said.

A report that Social Security funds could soon be depleted has some Americans wondering if they should take their benefits ...

Most collect Social Security at 62. However, ChatGPT suggested waiting until 70 to maximize benefits, boost survivor payouts, ...

The size of future Social Security benefit cuts would vary significantly depending on a couple's age, marital status, and ...

The estimated 24% drop in benefits is due to a projected depletion of Social Security's "old-age and survivors insurance trust fund." ...

The first round of August Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...