The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...

Some retirees are worried about collecting Social Security checks. Customer service at Social Security could be impacted. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you ...

If you plan on retiring in the near future, you're probably thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. There are several factors to consider before taking the plunge, but knowing the ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Social Security Administration office on Main Street in Rochester was open Wednesday but offering a reduced number of services due to the government shutdown. In office, you can ...

With less than 48 hours until a potential partial government shutdown, Congress and the White House continue to spar over whether to keep the government open or let health benefits expire for ...

The chances of a government shutdown on Wednesday, Oct. 1, are increasing as President Donald Trump and congressional Democratic leaders have just hours to reach an agreement, or else many federal ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After Congress failed to pass a funding deal by the Oct. 1 deadline, the federal government is now in a partial shutdown. Yet for millions of Americans, one source of certainty ...

Hopes to reopen the government Tuesday have dwindled, and with some Social Security Administration offices closed and in-person services limited, beneficiaries may be worried about their Social ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.