The 2026 increase is nothing close to the dramatic 8.7% COLA jolt in 2023. But it is better than the increase that ...

Every year, Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment to keep up with inflation. In October, the ...

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

In mid October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a change to Social Security benefits that offers New ...

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

Some confusion has surfaced as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment during the month of ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

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 SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%. This is the increase all Social Security beneficiaries, ...

Social Security's work rules are very different for some retirees than others. Specifically: If you have reached your full ...

Social Security benefits are a critical income source for most seniors, which is why this benefits program is such a popular ...