Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Many people won't notice any major changes compared to last year. But there are three groups of workers who will feel the ...

Social Security’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment arrived in January checks for America’s 71 million recipients, bringing the ...

The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

Most payments will go out at the same time each month, but because of certain holidays or weekends, some payment dates are ...

Find out the full 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule, including COLA increases, holiday adjustments and important ...

Here are the 2026 alterations to the SSI payment schedule: March, August, and November’s SSI payments being issued near the ...

The Social Security Administration has published its 2026 payment schedule and earlier confirmed the 2.8% cost-of-living ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is expected to be smaller in 2027, with one estimate coming in at 1.3%, as ...

As Americans plan for retirement with travel, health, and lifestyle goals in mind, Social Security remains a key pillar of ...