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

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

In 2026, like in most years, your Medicare premiums did increase. So, if you are 65 and up, you can expect that part of your ...

Many people won't notice any major changes compared to last year. But there are three groups of workers who will feel the ...

Social Security’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment arrived in January checks for America’s 71 million recipients, bringing the ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to run out of reserves by late 2032, less than seven years from now.

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026 for 75 million Americans. See the updated payment schedule, new income limits and how much checks will rise.

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit ...