Mike Ross

Michigan – Some Michigan residents who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will notice an uncommon occurrence this August: two Social Security payments in one month. This surprising double deposit is not an error but a result of a planned adjustment related to the Labor Day holiday. SSI recipients should expect their usual August payment on August 1 as well as an early September payment on August 29. This calendar shift ensures recipients receive payments in a timely manner despite the holiday, but it also means no SSI deposits will be made in September. Why August Brings Two SSI Payments The…

If you depend on Social Security benefits for everyday expenses such as bills, groceries, or mortgage payments, knowing exactly when to expect your monthly payment is crucial for effective financial planning. While payments are usually sent on a predictable schedule, holidays like Labor Day can shift these dates — impacting when beneficiaries receive their funds. This September 2025, changes to the payment schedule and a significant policy update regarding how beneficiaries receive their benefits will come into effect. Keep reading to learn the exact September Social Security payment dates along with an important update about the end of paper checks.…

Washington, D.C. – A startling whistleblower complaint has emerged from the Social Security Administration (SSA), exposing a massive data breach that potentially puts hundreds of millions of Americans at risk. The accusation centers around an infamous figure known as "Big Balls", a former operative within the Department of Government Engineering (DOGE) who allegedly accessed a vulnerable cloud server containing the full personal data of virtually every Social Security number issued in the country. The breach, described by Charles Borges, SSA’s chief data officer, as the "biggest ever Social Security leak," involves a database with full names, addresses, birth dates, and…