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Will My Social Security Be Affected by the Government Shutdown?

Wednesday’s government shutdown won’t impact your social security benefits — but other benefits could be affected.

How could a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.

Social Security October 2025: When Your Checks Will Arrive

Find out when your October 2025 Social Security or SSI check will arrive -- payment dates vary by birthdate and benefit type.

Major change to Social Security coming next week - and how it could benefit your paycheck

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits this October are in for a sweet surprise.For more than 70 million Americans who depend on the Social Security Administration for financial assistance -- through both retirement checks and disability benefits — they will be paid twice,

This is the amount Social Security beneficiaries will receive on October 8, 2025

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the payment dates for the month of October 2025, a key announcement for millions of beneficiaries across the country. The fir
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