February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in nine days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Washington – The U.S. government clawed back more than $31 million in Social Security payments that improperly went to dead people, a recovery that one official said Wednesday was “just the tip of the iceberg.”

It's crucial to know how the program's spousal benefits work. Make sure you understand Social Security's do-over option. Be mindful of the program's earnings-test limits. Keep these important points on your radar.

The third round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

In a groundbreaking move, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant increase of $360 per month in benefits for millions of retirees and beneficiaries.

Social Security will see some notable changes in 2025 that could impact millions of Americans. While the average benefit will increase, high earners may face a larger tax bill and retirees could find their cost-of-living adjustment falls short.