Social Security payments to more than 74 million Americans will stay on schedule during the government shutdown.

The shutdown is delaying inflation data that will determine the Social Security COLA — but it’s still coming this month.

Scammers may look to exploit fear and uncertainty as people worry about pay and benefits in the ongoing government shutdown.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, Oct. 13, that the shutdown is impacting the nation. "This is getting ...