The Social Security Administration ended the delivery of paper Social Security checks on Sept. 30, 2025. Going forward, all Social Security payments will come via direct deposit or on a prepaid debit card.

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the max benefit.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for October 2025, outlining when millions of Americans will receive their benefits. According to Newsweek, more than 70 million people rely on monthly Social Security payments ...

Most people who receive Social Security get one check a month based on their birthdate. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for this benefit so they are able to cover living expenses, from food to housing ...

The sweeping tax and spending bill backed by President Donald Trump includes significant changes to the U.S. tax code and public benefit programs, and Social Security beneficiaries will be affected. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is currently being ...

With the government shutdown in effect, many federal agencies and services are shut down or are greatly restricted. Americans who rely on federal programs like Social Security could be impacted. National parks or the military are not funded the same way as ...

A potential federal government shutdown looms as congressional leaders are down to their final day to reach an agreement before the end of the fiscal year, but those who rely on federal benefits such as Social Security should continue to receive their ...