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Delay in announcement of Social Security cost-of-living increase

Delay in announcement of Social Security cost-of-living increase

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustments Delayed Due to Government Shutdown WASHINGTON – The current government shutdown has postponed the announcement of annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for millions of beneficiaries. Initially set for Wednesday, the COLA announcement will now be on October 24. This will be released alongside the September Consumer Price Index, which has […]

Social Security is issuing payments today, Wednesday, Oct. 15: here’s who will receive a check.

Social Security is issuing payments today, Wednesday, Oct. 15: here’s who will receive a check.

Millions of Social Security recipients will continue to receive their monthly benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that it will maintain regular payment schedules despite the ongoing government shutdown. SSA confirms payment dates remain unchanged In a statement dated October 1, the SSA emphasized that the payment dates will not change. The announcement […]

Kansas professor supports uncovering ICE agents’ identities on social media

Kansas professor supports uncovering ICE agents' identities on social media

Audit Claims ICE Interference in Kansas College Activities An audit of social media accounts belonging to a Kansas community college professor has raised serious allegations about ICE agents secretly gathering information and interfering with community activities. Steve Werkmeister, who teaches English at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas, has positioned himself as a […]

Meghan highlights the importance of supporting what is right on social media.

Meghan highlights the importance of supporting what is right on social media.

Meghan Markle Discusses Social Media Experience Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, shared her thoughts on the significance of being a positive presence online during her appearance at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington. “I’ve had a really complicated relationship with social media,” the 44-year-old, who hosts Netflix’s “With Love, Meghan,” remarked. She also […]

Who will receive Social Security payments this week on Oct. 15?

Who will receive Social Security payments this week on Oct. 15?

Social Security Payment Updates for October This week marks the distribution of the second round of Social Security payments for October, and it’s also the first month under the new paperless initiative by the agency. Beginning in October, the majority of recipients are required to establish direct deposit into their bank accounts or utilize a […]

Delay in Social Security COLA announcement; when will the increase be revealed?

Delay in Social Security COLA announcement; when will the increase be revealed?

Delay in Social Security COLA Announcement Social Security recipients will have to wait longer than expected to learn about the increase in their benefits for 2026. The government shutdown has pushed back the planned release of the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) by over a week. Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced […]

When will the official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment be announced?

When will the official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment be announced?

(NEXSTAR) – The announcement from the Social Security Administration regarding the 2026 Annual Expenditure Adjustment (COLA) has been postponed due to the ongoing government shutdown and the agency’s struggles with reduced staffing and services for beneficiaries. The COLA is designed to assist recipients of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in maintaining their purchasing […]