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.

Across the U.S., nearly 7.5 million people are to get a payment on New Year’s Eve, as the Social Security Administration ...

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

Your first Social Security payment in 2026 will arrive in a year shaped by higher benefits, higher health costs, and a few ...