Today in History: August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act
Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2026. There are 139 days left in the year.Today in history:On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ensuring income for elderly Americans and creating a federal unemployment insurance program.Also on this date:In 1936, in front
First round of August Social Security payments goes out today
The first round of August Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued today. When will payments arrive? Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month will receive this payment today. The second round will go out on Aug. 19 to those born between the 11th and 20th of…
