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

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

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they ...

Trump previously said the $2,000 checks would go out "probably in the middle of next year (2026)." Here's the latest on when the payment could arrive.

President Donald Trump says US government will give Americans $2,000 checks in 2026, now says Congress might not have to OK ...

First 2026 Social Security payments start January 14. They carry a 2.8% COLA boost for 71 million Americans. Retired workers ...

While President Donald Trump has said that Americans should see $2,000 checks for the government in mid 2026, it might depend on Congress.

President Donald Trump has said US government will give Americans $2,000 checks in mid 2026. But Congress has to OK the ...

When are we getting $2000 stimulus check 2026? Here's what to know about Trump's tariff dividend payment status and ...

For months, Trump has promised Americans a "tariff dividend" refund. Americans are still wondering if they will see a $2,000 check. Here's what we know.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 14, 2026, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Jan ...

Most Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in January. Here's the payment schedule for the month and all of 2026.