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

Imagine you turn 62 in 2026 and start claiming benefits. You receive $1,200 a month from Social Security and earn $29,000 a ...

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

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 ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%. This is the increase all Social Security beneficiaries, ...

The full 2026 Social Security payment schedule is out. See exact payment dates by birthday, SSI deposit days, and what changes in 2026.

The initial 2026 Social Security payment for those who were getting benefits before May 1997 will arrive January 2. For ...

A $1,950 Social Security check rises about $55 under the 2026 COLA. See how Medicare, taxes, and inflation shape your real increase and what you can do next.

Regular Social Security retirement payments, according to SSA’s calendar, follow a regular schedule based on your birthdate. However, if you started receiving benefits before May 1997, you’ll remain ...

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients and your wallet.

Social Security retirement benefits are one of the most important income sources available to older Americans because these benefits are widely available, guaranteed to last for life, and protected ...