What a federal government shutdown would mean for Social Security, flights, parks

If Congress doesn't reach some kind of deal by midnight Oct. 1, the federal government will shut down. Here's what that does and doesn't mean.

What Social Security Beneficiaries Need To Know in the Fourth Quarter

There are some things Social Security beneficiaries should know as the year comes to a close, even as the future of Social Security remains unclear.

Impact of mental health misinformation on social media

Psychotherapist and author Joe Nucci joins NBC News NOW to discuss social media conversations surrounding mental health.

Social Security Changes Forever Today, Sept. 30, Courtesy of President Donald Trump

However, the SSA isn't the only entity capable of altering Social Security. Courtesy of President Donald Trump, via an executive order (EO) signed in March, Social Security officially changes forever today, Sept. 30.

Social Security issuing 2 payments to some people in October: Complete payment schedule

People born on the 1-10th of the month are paid on the second Wednesday, 11th - 20th on the third Wednesday and 21st – 31st on the forth Wednesday. People who received Social Security before 1997 or receive both SSI and Social Security are paid on the first and third of the month, respectively.

‘The Social Network’ Follow-Up Sets 2026 Release Date and Official Title: ‘The Social Reckoning’

Aaron Sorkin's "Social Network" sequel, "The Social Reckoning," stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr & Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg.

2026 Social Security COLA Countdown: Here's Exactly When We'll Get the Number and How Much Retirees Can Expect.

Back in July, the Social Security Board of Trustees released their estimate for the 2026 COLA and beyond as part of their annual report. The Trustees expected the base case for next year's COLA to be a 2.7% raise for retirees.
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