The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks this year, only allowing electronic payments for ...

And Israeli-backed American organization in Gaza says 20 Palestinians died in a stampede at a food distribution center.

As a candidate, Trump promised to lift taxes on overtime. The new law allows workers to deduct up to $12,500 in overtime compensation (for single filers) or $25,000 (for joint filers). This deduction ...

Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living raise may hit 2.7%, but a sharp rise in Medicare premiums could erase most gains.

A Georgia man has been charged in connection with allegedly posing as a federal Social Security administrator to goad a ...

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security payments this week, some up to $5,108, as part of the regular July schedule.

The Social Security Administration is distributing the latest batch of payments on July 16. Here’s who will be receiving checks today.

In July 2025, millions of retirees in the United States will receive their Social Security payments on two key dates. Understanding the eligibility criteria for these payments is crucial for those who ...

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The Tennessee congressman joined a growing number of Republicans who are calling for transparency in the case from President Donald Trump.

The Social Security Administration is preparing to send out the next round of benefits payments on its July schedule.

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security payments in 2026 could increase by 2.6 percent, according to a new ...