The government shutdown has affected one of Social Security's most anticipated dates.

Social Security is one of the country's most relied-upon social programs, helping millions of people remain financially stable in retirement. It's also a program that has tons of different working parts and is constantly changing -- sometimes monthly, sometimes annually.

One of Social Security's most anticipated annual changes is the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This year, it was originally expected on Oct. 15. However, due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 and its impact on staffing at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- the agency responsible for releasing key data needed to calculate the COLA -- this year's announcement will be delayed.

The Social Security Administration (S

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