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When do you get your SSI check for October? See the schedule

When do you get your SSI check for October? See the schedule

Those who get Supplemental Security Income benefits should expect to get two checks in the month of October.
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Social Security Administration Confirms Three Payments for Some Beneficiaries in October 2026 Due to Calendar Shift

Social Security Administration Confirms Three Payments for Some Beneficiaries in October 2026 Due to Calendar Shift

The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that some beneficiaries will receive three payments in October 2026. This unusual occurrence is due to a calendar adjustment, specifically impacting those who receive both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and another Social Security benefit. The first payment, for Supplemental Security Income, is scheduled for Thursday, October 1. The following day, Friday, October 2, these beneficiaries will receive their regular Social Security benefit. The third deposit, representing the SSI payment for November, will arrive on Friday, October 30. This early payment for November is necessitated because November 1, 2026, falls on a Sunday, and the SSA does not issue SSI payments on weekends. Consequently, the payment is moved to the preceding business day. This adjustment means the next SSI payment after October 30 will not be until Tuesday, December 1.
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Social Security's biggest check locks out most retirees

Social Security's biggest check locks out most retirees

A single income threshold separates most retirees from the program's highest benefit.
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Retirees may be ignoring a Medicare blind spot before 2027

Retirees may be ignoring a Medicare blind spot before 2027

Auto-renewing without proper checking could cost enrollees hundreds more.
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Retirement Date Selection Influenced by Tax, Benefit, and Employer Calendars in 2026

Retirement Date Selection Influenced by Tax, Benefit, and Employer Calendars in 2026

Retirement Date Selection Influenced by Tax, Benefit, and Employer Calendars in 2026
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Deadline to claim home heating credit in Michigan is Sept. 30

Deadline to claim home heating credit in Michigan is Sept. 30

Seniors, veterans and people with disabilities who receive food benefits may qualify for extra benefits if they get more than $20 in heating credits.
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Parents Increasingly Rely on Baby Boomer Relatives for Financial and Childcare Support Amid Affordability Crisis

Parents Increasingly Rely on Baby Boomer Relatives for Financial and Childcare Support Amid Affordability Crisis

Nearly two in five parents with young children, specifically 37%, anticipate receiving financial assistance from their parents or grandparents in the coming year, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index. This reliance on older generations, often referred to as the 'Bank of Baby Boomers,' is a direct response to the escalating costs of raising children in the U.S. The report indicates that 82% of American parents believe the cost of raising children has become 'out of control,' with 86% struggling with everyday expenses like daycare, after-school programs, and school supplies. Beyond financial aid, 43% of parents depend on grandparents for childcare, and 26% expect family members to contribute to their children's future savings, such as 529 plans. This trend signifies a shift where younger families are actively seeking support from older relatives rather than solely waiting for a 'Great Wealth Transfer.'
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Aldi cuts prices on hundreds of grocery items

Aldi cuts prices on hundreds of grocery items

Aldi is cutting prices on hundreds of items through November to help shoppers save money on their grocery bills.
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Trade in your old car seat for Target savings

Trade in your old car seat for Target savings

Target is accepting old car seats through Oct. 3. Trade yours in to get a 20% discount on new baby gear.
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Social Security's 2027 raise is headed for a reality check

Social Security's 2027 raise is headed for a reality check

Medicare's 2027 costs are rising faster than most retirees' COLA raises can absorb.
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Why 2027 Medicare surcharges may be harder to predict

Why 2027 Medicare surcharges may be harder to predict

Medicare surcharges depend on income from 2 years ago and thresholds on inflation. Why 2027 forecasts are tricky but you can still plan around them.
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Annuities can be a retirement safety net to prevent outliving savings

Annuities can be a retirement safety net to prevent outliving savings

Annuities can provide a stream of retirement income, but retirees need to be aware of costs and expenses.