The Social Security system was established to prevent Americans from falling into poverty in their retirement years, yet for the sake of fairness, anyone who’s worked qualifies for these benefits — ...

If you expected your check to increase by 2.8% due to the cost-of-living adjustment, you're likely to be disappointed. Medicare premiums are withdrawn from the Social Security checks of most retirees, ...

Tax refund season kicks off in January as are questions about the date for a fourth stimulus check 2026. Here's what to know about President Donald Trump's proposal for $2000 tariff dividend checks ...

Before the end of the year, those who get Supplemental Security Income checks will get a second December check –but it's not a bonus. That's because it's actually beneficiaries' check for January.

Over the past few months, rumors about stimulus checks have been making the rounds on the news and social media. Stimulus checks are direct federal payments the U.S. government has sent to households ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Investopedia / Photo Illustration ...

iPhone's "System Data" can take up a lot of space on your smartphone. Here's what we know. Credit: Future Publishing via Getty Images It's a dreaded notification that some iPhone users have come to ...

If you rely on Social Security for some or all of your income, you know how tight it can get. One unexpected expense, and you're juggling, trying to figure out what you can cut or delay this month to ...

As of December 2025, there is no approved fourth federal stimulus check. Former President Donald Trump has proposed a new round of payments, but this has not been approved by Congress. Arizona has ...

President Donald Trump promised to use tariff revenue to send most Americans $2,000 checks. The president also promised to use tariff revenue for at least eight other initiatives, according to a ...

Increasing your check is possible even after you have claimed benefits. Here's how. There are very few sources of income that guarantee you'll get more money when inflation is surging and that ...