Employees at the Social Security Administration told USA Today that thousands of Americans could see delays or stopped checks ...

June 25: For those born between the 21st and 31st. Most payments are made via direct deposit, ensuring timely delivery, with over 99% of Social Security payments now electronic to minimize delays. The ...

In June 2025, the Social Security Administration has adjusted its payment schedule to ensure timely disbursements following ...

Keep reading to learn more about what could cause delays in Social Security payments, plus what to do if you need help with your benefits. A look at what’s happening at the Social Security ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...

The Social Security Administration says it has processed 2.5 million retroactive payments to people previously locked out of ...

You may decide that both you and your spouse should delay Social Security until 70 so you each score the maximum monthly ...

Officials emphasize that completing the Fairness Act claims quickly and accurately is a top priority—but for millions relying on Social Security, even short-term delays can be disruptive.

As a result of these changes, workers at the agency have begun warning that some Social Security beneficiaries could see a delay with their payments. Close to 70 million Americans depend on these ...

Those who retire at age 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Waiting until full retirement age (67) increases the maximum ...

The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA). That's when you become eligible for the full ...

Social Security employees fear that adding complicated unpaid pension claims to their priority list will push routine needs ...