Economics ❯ Social Security

Economic Impact

Retirement Income Retirement Planning Taxation Funding Shortfalls Cost of Living Fraudulent Claims Retroactive Payments Demographics Retirement Trends Beneficiary Changes Government Spending Cost of Living Adjustment Monthly Payments Income Distribution Funding Sources

First Wave of July Social Security Payments Scheduled for July 8, SSI August Check Set for July 31

A calendar rule moves the Aug. 1 Supplemental Security Income payment into July, producing two SSI disbursements for some beneficiaries.

Social Security’s Final May Payments Set for May 27

Social Security’s Second May Payment Set for Wednesday for Birthdays 11–20

Social Security’s First May Checks Arrive This Week for Birthdays 1–10

February Social Security Checks Begin This Week With Early-Claiming Cuts in Focus for 1960 Cohort

Social Security Pays on Christmas Eve as January Dates Shift and 2.8% COLA Begins

Social Security Payments to Continue on Schedule During Federal Shutdown

Trustees Warn of 2034 Fund Depletion and 19% Benefit Cut