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

The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million ...

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Nearly 7.5 million people were to get a New Year’s Eve payment yesterday, as the Social Security Administration began its ...

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 ...

After previously stating that Americans on Social Security would need to file a 2018 or 2019 tax return, the IRS said Wednesday night it will not require a tax return from Social Security recipients ...

A $1,950 Social Security check covers a good share of monthly needs for many retirees. It can help with housing, groceries, and medical costs, and it often anchors a stable retirement plan. In 2026, ...

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A $2,300 Social Security check puts you in a relatively strong position, whether you're planning for retirement or have already stepped away from work. For many households, that amount can cover core ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules ...