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.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The Social Security Administration distributes millions of payments each month.When you will receive your ...

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the ...

SSI recipients who also receive Social Security benefits will get their check early. Find out more about what to expect with ...

Some Social Security recipients will get their first boosted payments of 2026 this week.

Social Security has been a lifeline for millions of American retirees for decades, keeping plenty of people financially ...

In 2026, the highest possible monthly Social Security payment will increase from $5,108 to $5,251, amounting to nearly $2,000 more annually for recipients who qualify for the maximum. The COLA applies ...

Much discussion has taken place this past year regarding the taxability of Social Security. Several tax law changes that were enacted in 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill impact the overall ...

Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks in January: The Social Security Administration sends regular ...

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients ...