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Why some SSI recipients get 2 payments in October 2026. Here's what to know

Why some SSI recipients get 2 payments in October 2026. Here's what to know

Here's why the Social Security Administration is sending two checks and the full October payment schedule.
TheStreetTheStreet
Social Security’s estimator makes one costly assumption

Social Security’s estimator makes one costly assumption

The monthly estimate could include paychecks you’ll never receive.
TheStreetTheStreet
Retirees risk disaster over 3 widely held money myths

Retirees risk disaster over 3 widely held money myths

The retirement math millions rely on no longer holds up.
TheStreetTheStreet
Social Security's next COLA could erode on arrival

Social Security's next COLA could erode on arrival

Retirees are getting a notable increase, but there’s a catch worth knowing.
Rochester Democrat and ChronicleRochester Democrat and Chronicle
Social Security COLA 2027: How much could your benefits increase?

Social Security COLA 2027: How much could your benefits increase?

Early forecasts put next year’s cost-of-living adjustment in the mid-3% range, but the official increase won’t be announced until October.
TheStreetTheStreet
Vanguard uncovers the real cost of early Social Security

Vanguard uncovers the real cost of early Social Security

Penalties await Americans who file before full retirement age and keep working.
USA TodayUSA Today
When do Social Security payments go out for October? See schedule

When do Social Security payments go out for October? See schedule

Social Security payments for October 2026 follow a normal schedule.
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Some Social Security recipients will see 2 payments in October

Some Social Security recipients will see 2 payments in October

October brings two SSI payments, but there's an important catch for November. Here's what to know.
The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal
October 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule

October 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule

Supplemental Security Income recipients will get two checks in October because November 1 falls on a Sunday.
Nashville TennesseanNashville Tennessean
Are Social Security benefits running out? How to plan for retirement | Opinion

Are Social Security benefits running out? How to plan for retirement | Opinion

The Social Security Administration released its annual Trustees Report earlier this year, and the numbers moved in the wrong direction.
Rapid ReadRapid Read
Social Security Administration's Digital Identity Push Faces User Burden Challenges

Social Security Administration's Digital Identity Push Faces User Burden Challenges

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reached 105 million 'my Social Security' accounts, making it a significant test case for digital identity verification at scale within the federal government. Access to SSA's online services now requires users to sign in through Login.gov or ID.me, replacing the agency's old username and password system. While Login.gov is designated as the universal sign-on for covered public services by an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum, agencies can offer alternative solutions if Login.gov cannot meet specific user needs or imposes undue burdens. The SSA's strategic plan aims for 110 million accounts by the end of fiscal year 2027, with an earlier, more ambitious goal of 200 million by the end of calendar year 2026 still being pursued. Identity proofing for these services can involve biometrics, such as selfies and facial matching, particularly with ID.me and Login.gov's enhanced IAL2 service. However, reports indicate that some users, including those withou...
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Department of Justice Charges 17 Individuals in $1.3 Million Social Security Benefits Fraud Scheme

Department of Justice Charges 17 Individuals in $1.3 Million Social Security Benefits Fraud Scheme

The Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that 17 individuals have been charged in connection with allegedly stealing over $1.3 million in Social Security benefits. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald stated that the Social Security Administration’s benefits programs are intended to protect the elderly and vulnerable, not to be exploited by fraudsters. One notable case involves a woman from Chicago who was convicted of keeping her deceased mother’s body in a freezer while allegedly collecting her retirement benefits. Social Security Administrator Commissioner Frank Bisignano attributed these efforts to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s focus on combating fraud within the U.S. government. This announcement follows a recent action by the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which removed 750,000 Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange enrollments suspected of being fraudulent, unauthorized, or ineligible.