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

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

Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

No Social Security payments are being sent this week due to the January 2026 calendar. Here’s when checks arrive—and how the 2.8% COLA boosts benefits.

The Social Security Administration estimates the typical monthly payment for retired workers will rise to $2,071 in January thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.

This Christmas, many families in the United States will experience a financial reprieve as Social Security benefits are ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The winter holiday season is finally here and with that comes questions regarding how this busy time can impact monthly Social Security payments. Holidays and weekends can impact ...

Social Security payments for November are set to go out on their usual schedule despite the government shutdown shaking up operations in Washington, D.C. Social Security typically pays benefits on ...

Social Security payments for December are about to be sent to recipients ahead of January's scheduled cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the ...

Social Security remains a vital income source for millions of retirees in the U.S. As we approach 2025, understanding the ...