As of October 1, 2025, Congress has been unable to reach an agreement on funding. Therefore, until further notice, the federal government is officially shut down. So, what does this mean for Social Security? Not too much. Unlike other programs determined by the spending bills in Congress each year, funding

We just reminisced the first benefit check that was mailed out in January 1940, as we celebrated Social Security’s 90th birthday this August. The program continues to serve as the foundation of economic security for 70 million Americans. It still serves as the primary, or only source of income in retirement