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Social Security is ending paper checks for benefit payments: How to enroll in electronic deposit

The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods ...

September Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 24 days

September’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 24 days. While SSI payments ...

When do Social Security payments go out in August? See dates here

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will be distributed twice in August - on Friday, Aug 1 and on Friday, ...

Why You’re Getting Two SSI Payments In August—And How To Make Them Last

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, don’t be surprised when two checks hit your account in August.

Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's How Much Benefits Could Increase and Why It Might Not Be Enough.

Recent forecasts concerning Social Security's 2026 COLA suggest the average retiree will receive an additional $48 to $54 per ...

Social Security update: Major payment change coming next month

Social Security recipients will experience a complete transition from paper check disbursements to electronic payments, ...

No Social Security Payment Is Being Paid This Week. Here's Why

No Social Security payments are scheduled to go out this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes monthly ...

Clearing up the confusion: Social Security disability benefits and incentives to work

Disability benefits are for those who have been deemed to be unable to work, although there are all kinds of work incentives ...

Expecting a Social Security payment? See schedule for August in Michigan

Social Security payments in August will follow a normal schedule for Michigan retirees and others who receive money, however ...

Some Social Security recipients will get 2 checks in August. See the payment schedule

Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in August, with one exception. Here's what to know about ...

Is Social Security sending out checks on Wednesday, August 6? Find out this month’s payment schedule

The U.S.’s Social Security Administration is preparing to continue its ongoing series of benefits payments for August 2025.

Which state pays the most Social Security benefits in 2025?

In 2025, millions of retirees in the United States receive monthly Social Security payments that vary depending on the state in which they live. Factors such as cost of living, ave ...