2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (322+ words) The first round of May 2026 Social Security payments will be sent this week as part of the Social Security Administration's regular monthly payment schedule. Millions of retirees and other beneficiaries receive Social Security payments each month, with most checks distributed…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (319+ words) Even as many retirees report feeling financially stable, a growing number of working-age Americans " including many in high-cost states like New York " are increasingly uncertain about whether retirement will ever feel secure. A new Gallup survey released Wednesday found that…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (72+ words) One year into Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano's tenure, the SSA reports an 84% drop in phone wait times and a 33% reduction in the disability claims backlog....

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (72+ words) Social Security May 2026 payments are arriving. See your exact payment date, average benefit of $2, 071, and how to qualify for up to $5, 181 per month....

2+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (859+ words) A new report from Democratic staff on the U. S. Senate Special Committee on Aging paints a stark picture of the challenges facing older Americans, arguing that policies enacted during President Donald Trump's second term in 2025 have "actively harmed" seniors across multiple…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (142+ words) New research from Cornell University finds many Americans misunderstand how Social Security works when trust funds are depleted. The study shows people often believe benefits will disappear entirely, despite ongoing payroll tax revenue. Researchers said Social Security's trust funds are…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (131+ words) The Village of Newark announced the retirement of its wastewater treatment plant chief operator, effective March 27. John Reynolds will step down after four decades of service. Reynolds spent 40 years working for the village and played a key role in managing…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (843+ words) Only 3% of alimony payments are made to men among the 400, 000 Americans who receive them from their partners. Alimony refers to the money one partner has to give to the other party after the dissolution of a marriage or a legal…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (578+ words) For many retirees in northern states, downsizing isn't just about a smaller home. It's about simplifying life, reducing maintenance, and gaining more time to enjoy the next chapter. Bonita Springs, on Florida's southwest coast, has become a leading choice for…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (619+ words) U. S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and a group of Senate Democrats have launched a formal investigation into what they describe as escalating "Social Security chaos," citing worsening customer service, staffing shortages, and growing risks for millions of Americans who rely on the…...