The U.S. government is transitioning to electronic payments for Social Security and federal benefits, leaving many wondering how to adapt. If you don't have a bank account, the Direct Express card ...

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SSI beneficiaries will not receive a payment in November 2025 due to a scheduled SSA adjustment, not a government shutdown.

A quirk in the fall calendar means some Social Security recipients will get two benefit payments in October. However, they aren't receiving an extra payment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a big change to the program starting Sept. 30, 2025 — but don’t worry, it’s not a cut to benefits. Instead, that’s the day that the SSA will stop ...

Fifth Third Bank said it has entered an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to manage its Direct Express prepaid debit card program. Under the five-year ...

The third wave of Social Security payments for the month of September is set to be sent to recipients this week, but as we near the end of 2025, changes to the government program are set to come into ...

The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be sent to recipients this week, the first such disbursements under the agency's new paperless policy. Starting in October ...