Key Takeaways The distribution of Social Security payments follows a similar schedule each year.Payment dates are generally ...

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

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

Learn about three big changes to Social Security in 2026 that could impact your check, including updates to benefits, ...

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

The first 2027 Social Security COLA projection is 2.5% -- 0.3% lower than the 2026 COLA. This would add about $52 to the ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.9 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

In 2026, like in most years, your Medicare premiums did increase. So, if you are 65 and up, you can expect that part of your ...

Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

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