Social Security is one of the most important (and most misunderstood) programs in the United States.

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In January 2026, Social Security beneficiaries will receive their regular payments, while those receiving both Social ...

I can tell it’s time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs. Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Social Security payments are coming to Georgians in January, but there may have been some confusion regarding the first ...