Social Security is phasing out paper checks, making electronic payments the new standard. Learn about the new rules, your ...

IRS will start accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Use direct deposit for refunds and the "Where's My Refund" tool to track it, ...

The Social Security Administration is stopping paper checks and moving to digital payments like direct deposit and debit cards. People should sign up online, keep contact info updated, and protect ...

Rumors spread that Social Security paper checks were ending. Here's what actually changed, why the confusion started, and ...

January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in three days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, though January’s ...

The third round of December Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in six days. First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 14 days January Social ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are set to receive a January Social Security direct payment worth up to $994 in just 14 days, marking the first round of checks to ...

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the SSA has announced its official updates for 2026, and several changes affect your ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

(NEXSTAR) – The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, the number of years they worked, and their age at retirement.

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in December 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...