Treasury secretary says food benefits could flow by Wednesday; government shutdown recap

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

With temperatures beginning to drop in areas across the U.S., some states are warning that funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is being delayed because of the federal government ...

Here's the Max Social Security Benefit for 2026 -- and Exactly What You Need to Do to Get It

Those retiring in 2025 at age 62 can earn a maximum possible benefit of $2,910 per month in 2026. If you file at age 67, the ...

Here's the Biggest Problem With Social Security's 2026 COLA

When the Social Security Administration announced that beneficiaries will be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

Why you won’t receive a Supplemental Security check on Nov. 1

October is nearly over, which means you may be checking your calendar to see when you’ll receive your November Social Security benefits.
Opinion

Social Security Could Better Support Retirees—If Washington Updates How It Measures Inflation

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but experts say this won't be enough for retirees to keep up with rising costs. Older Americans generally have higher e ...

Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes that impact millions of beneficiaries as well as high earners.