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

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

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

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

Your Social Security check may be smaller than you anticipated this January. If you expected your check to increase by 2.8% ...

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

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...

There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026 for 75 million Americans. See the updated payment schedule, new income limits and how much checks will rise.

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit ...

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