March 30, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET Social Security payments in April will observe a standard schedule, with the primary payments hitting on April 8. Social Security advantages – paid principally to recipients who are older or retired – are usually scheduled to exit on Wednesdays. On the second Wednesday of the month, payments are issued for beneficiaries whose birthdays fall…
April 16, 2026, 9:49 a.m. CT Gov. Kay Ivey signed laws Wednesday restricting SNAP purchases of sugary meals and drinks, a transfer supporters say promotes more healthy consuming. SB 57, sponsored by Arthur Orr, was permitted by the Alabama Legislature earlier this 12 months. “We are promoting healthier diets for Alabama SNAP beneficiaries by restricting…
April 19, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET We’re nonetheless months away from the Social Security Administration’s official announcement of the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), however some specialists are already making predictions about the place subsequent 12 months’s adjustment may land. The Senior Citizens League, a nongovernmental advocacy group, makes use of inflation knowledge launched month-to-month by…
April 20, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET The third and ultimate wave of Social Security funds for April is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a traditional schedule. Social Security advantages – paid largely to recipients who’re older or retired – are sometimes scheduled to go out on Wednesdays. On the opposite hand, Supplemental Security…