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The next Supplemental Security Income deposit lands on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, bringing an average $967 to millions of low‑income Americans. Here’s why that date—and amount—matter for stretched household budgets. The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed that July’s SSI payment will be released right on schedule because the first of the month is a regular banking day. … Read more

Relocating across state lines doesn’t cut your retirement check, but failing to update your file can delay everything else— from benefit notices to Medicaid coverage. When retirees change states, monthly Social Security payments keep flowing because the program is federal. Still, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must know where to find you, or critical mail … Read more

Early estimate suggests modest rise for 71 million beneficiaries, edging past last month’s outlook and hinting at larger checks next year. The Social Security cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) looks set to rise by about 2.5 percent in 2026, according to fresh June projections from The Senior Citizens League and inflation analyst Mary Johnson. Wondering how much that means … Read more

New income and asset limits mean more seniors, disabled adults—and even some low‑income families—now qualify for Medicare’s Extra Help subsidy. If your medication co‑pays keep getting in the way of rent or groceries, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has good news. The Extra Help program, requested with How the SSA‑1020 form can cut your 2025 … Read more

Typical full‑retirement‑age beneficiaries are now seeing about $2,102 each month, while the richest payments top $5,108 for those who wait until 70. Retirees who hit full retirement age (FRA) this year have good news: the average monthly Social Security benefit at age 67 sits at $2,101.74, according to the latest figures released in June 2025. That number is … Read more

Justices lift a lower‑court block, granting the Department of Government Efficiency a peek at records that follow Americans from birth to death. The nation’s top court has opened the vault. In a 6‑3 decision, the Supreme Court on Friday reinstated the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to Social Security Administration (SSA) databases—an ocean of … Read more

Goodbye to waiting lines—Social Security checks now land in your account automaticallySkip the paper shuffle: millions of SSA and SSI beneficiaries can get paid faster and safer with direct deposit or the Direct Express® debit card. If you still race the mail carrier for a paper check, here is welcome news. The Social Security Administration (SSA) … Read more

Starting in July 2025, beneficiaries will be able to view their full SSN online through a fortified mySocialSecurity portal, eliminating the need to carry the fragile paper card. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a landmark upgrade that lets account holders pull up their nine‑digit number on any secure device. The change promises to spare … Read more

Millions of retirees could see their monthly checks shrink as early as July, thanks to a revived rule targeting unpaid federal student loans. The change restarts a collection tool frozen during the pandemic and allows the government to intercept part of a benefit before it ever reaches the bank. For roughly 452,000 older borrowers, the Treasury … Read more

The SSA’s June calendar places the next round of retirement payments on June 18 or June 25, depending on birthdays and when benefits first started. Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15, yet the Social Security Administration (SSA) never processes deposits on weekends or federal holidays. If your check usually lands mid‑month, you might have to wait a … Read more

More than 12.3 million records for Americans improbably listed at 120 years old—or older—have been wiped, closing a costly loophole for identity thieves. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has finished an 11‑week sweep of the Social Security Administration’s files, striking names that should have been marked deceased decades ago. Officials say the move will cut down … Read more

Millions of retired public workers will soon see their full Social Security checks again, thanks to a new federal law signed just before the presidential transition. For years many teachers, firefighters, and other public servants watched part of their earned benefit vanish. Now relief is on the way—and it starts retroactively from January 2024. What the … Read more

Losing a loved one is hard enough—missing out on a modest but timely $255 payment from Social Security shouldn’t add to the stress. Here’s what survivors need to know, in plain English. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a one‑time “death payment” of $255 to certain relatives of a worker who paid into the system. … Read more

More than 7 million Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income—here’s what changes next year and whether you’re leaving money on the table. If your wallet feels lighter than it should, SSI may soon give it a boost. The federal program will raise its maximum monthly check to $967 for individuals and $1,450 for eligible married … Read more