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Powerball climbs to $102M ahead of Saturday drawing
Powerball’s Feb. 7 drawing has a $102 million jackpot (cash option $46.8 million). The winning numbers drawn were 42-36-25-51-58 with Powerball 6, and a North Carolina player previously won a $209 million jackpot in January. The article also explains Powerball basics, how prizes are won, and notes online ticket options (e.g., Jackpocket) where allowed.
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2026 Social Security Payment Schedule and Key Changes
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Key Social Security Updates and Payment Schedules for 2026
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Social Security Payment Schedule for January
Social Security payments for January 2026 are scheduled based on beneficiaries' start date and birth date, with specific dates for SSA and SSI recipients, and guidance provided for reporting missing payments.
2025 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set Launches December 30
The U.S. Mint will start accepting orders on December 30, 2025, for the American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set, celebrating innovations from Arkansas, Michigan, Florida, and Texas, priced at $32.25 with a limit of two sets per household, featuring four coins with a distinctive frosted and mirror finish encased in a clear plastic lens.
Social Security December Payment Schedule and Expectations
Social Security and SSI beneficiaries will receive their December payments on specific dates based on their birth dates, with SSI recipients getting two payments this month on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31. The SSA provides a schedule and advises contacting your bank if payments are delayed.
Social Security Payment Schedule and Double Payments in October 2025
Some Social Security recipients, specifically SSI beneficiaries, are receiving double or even triple payments this month due to a scheduling quirk where November's SSI payment is issued early because the usual payment date falls on a weekend. This affects around 7.4 million SSI recipients and some dual-benefit claimants, but the SSA assures that the government shutdown does not impact these payments.
Social Security Checks Safe During Shutdown, But Important Caveat
Despite a federal government shutdown, Social Security payments will continue, but some services are limited, and recipients may see changes in their check amounts due to policy adjustments like overpayment recoupment and COLA increases. Payments are scheduled based on birthdate, and the 2025 COLA is set at 2.5%, providing a modest benefit increase.
Debate Over Pay During US Government Shutdown
During a government shutdown, federal employees are legally entitled to back pay once funding resumes, but contractors and private sector workers supporting the government are not guaranteed payment, which can cause financial hardship and ripple effects on local businesses.
Federal Benefits Transition to Digital Payments Begins This Fall
Starting September 30, 2025, all Social Security recipients who still receive paper checks must switch to electronic payments, such as direct deposit or Treasury's debit card, to reduce costs and prevent fraud, with instructions available from the SSA.
Potential Social Security Payment Cuts and Garnishments: What Beneficiaries Need to Know
The Trump administration has begun garnishing Social Security benefits for over a million beneficiaries to recover approximately $23 billion in overpayments, with some checks being reduced by up to 50%. Beneficiaries can legally avoid or reduce garnishments by requesting waivers, reconsiderations, or hardship-based repayment adjustments through specific SSA forms, especially if the overpayment was not their fault or causes financial hardship.
Major Changes to Social Security in July: Garnishments, Tax Relief, and Benefit Reductions
Starting July 24, over 1 million Social Security beneficiaries will face garnishments, including a 15% rate for those with delinquent student loans, amid recent policy changes under President Trump aimed at reducing fraud and administrative costs. Beneficiaries can explore options to reduce or waive repayment of overpayments.
Government Error May Cut Your Social Security Benefits This Month
The Social Security Administration will start recouping overpayments by deducting up to 50% from monthly benefits, potentially reducing recipients' payments starting in August, with options to appeal or request lower recovery rates; this policy change does not affect Supplemental Security Income benefits.