Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in January.

Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

The Social Security Administration estimates the typical monthly payment for retired workers will rise to $2,071 in January ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, serving as a critical income source for retirees, disabled workers and survivors. To manage the ...

This Christmas, many families in the United States will experience a financial reprieve as Social Security benefits are ...

While Social Security benefits continue to arrive as promised, some Social Security services have been suspended for the time being. Due to the government shutdown, the 2026 COLA announcement may be ...

Social Security payments for November are set to go out on their usual schedule despite the government shutdown shaking up operations in Washington, D.C. Social Security typically pays benefits on ...

Social Security payments for December are about to be sent to recipients ahead of January's scheduled cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides monthly payments to more than 74 million Americans, providing a financial bedrock for retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors of deceased ...