Pension Payments and Social Security

Government shutdown impacting Social Security

Government shutdown is impacting Social Security, but will it impact October payments?

On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to close temporarily.

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Will Social Security Payments Continue During the Government Shutdown? Yes -- Here's What to Know

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How the government shutdown affects Social Security payments, benefits in Ohio, US

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Social Security Cost-Of-Living Increase Announcement Delayed by Government Shutdown

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.

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Government shutdown is impacting Social Security. What it means for payments, benefits

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Government shutdown impacting Social Security: What to know about payments, help, more

Social Security Spousal Benefits: 13 Things You Should Know, But Probably Don’t

Learn more about Social Security spousal benefits and how these 13 things can help you work on a better retirement plan for yourself and your partner.

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This Social Security Claiming Strategy Could Be the Best Way for Couples to Maximize Their Benefits

If you expect to claim spousal benefits, though, you won't be able to boost your payment by as much. Spousal benefits max out when you reach full retirement age, which will range between 66 and 67 for most readers depending on when you were born. Still, waiting to claim benefits until you reach that threshold could be worth it for some.

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Why Delaying Your Social Security Benefits May Not Make Sense

Most people don’t actually wait until 70. For at least some of them, it makes a lot of sense.

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Want a Tax-Friendly Retirement? These 41 States Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits

The federal government and some states tax Social Security. But even if you live in a state that doesn’t tax your benefits, you should still have a financial and tax plan that maximizes your retirement income.