Social Security

The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees tomorrow. Here is all you need to know about May’s Social Security payments. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born. Retirees born between the first and 10th of a...

A landmark trade deal has been agreed between the UK and India but there are concerns over the National Insurance concessions it contains for Indian workers. The UK government claimed the deal was a win for working people and British business, pointing to reduced tariffs on goods such as whisky, gin and chocolate. It is an agreement that has been in the making since 2022 and touted as a "big Brexit boon", said The Guardian. But since the announcement there have been "political fireworks", said Politico, namely over a perceived...

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The second round of Social Security payments are headed out in just a few days. If you're unsure when you should expect your check, we have you covered with the payment schedule for the month of May. Social Security benefit payments are sent monthly for people who have applied for their retirement, survivors or disability benefits. The payments are sent in waves throughout the month. When you receive your Social Security check is determined by how long you've been receiving benefits, whether you receive additional government benefits or the day...

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The number of Social Security beneficiaries reached a new high in April, with more than 69.3 million Americans earning monthly payments, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data. As more baby boomers reach retirement age, the number of recipients relying on the program is set to increase just as the SSA faces a funding challenge. The SSA provides monthly benefits to retired workers as well as widowed spouses, children and Americans with...

As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren't confident the benefit will be available to them, a poll shows. The share of older Americans who are “not very” or “not at all” confident has risen somewhat since 2023, according to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted in April. In the poll, about 3 in 10 U.S. adults age 60 or older are “not very” or “not...

The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in six days. Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born. Retirees born between the first and 10th of a month will receive their payment on May 14. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th...

The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in seven days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born. Retirees born between the first and...

Fiserv President Michael Lyons has assumed the role of chief executive officer following the appointment of Frank Bisignano as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Lyons joined Fiserv from PNC Financial Services in January. At that time, Fiserv named Lyons as CEO-elect, pending Bisignano's appointment to the SSA. Lyons joined PNC in 2011 and was named president in 2024. Before working for PNC, Lyons held positions at Bank of America and Maverick Capital.

The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in eight days. Here is all you need to know about May’s Social Security payments. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born. Retirees born between the first and 10th...