Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

There are multiple ways to increase your Social Security benefit. Many people focus on their claiming age, which is important in determining the benefit amount. There's another, overlooked way to make ...

The Social Security Administration announced the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on October 28, 2025, marking a significant change for beneficiaries. This adjustment is designed to help ...

Social Security checks have undergone a huge change, and it has some people up in arms. That’s because the Treasury Department stopped issuing paper checks for tax refunds, Social Security payments, ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. SSI recipients will also get two checks this month. Here's what to ...

Social Security October payments are set to be distributed this week despite a brutal battle on Capitol Hill amid the government shutdown 2025, where the Senate will next vote today, Monday, Oct. 20, ...

The Social Security Administration typically pays benefits on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month. Those on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have different payment dates. Jan. 1, ...

Social Security payments follow a normal schedule in January and will be the first check to include the 2026 cost-of-living increase. Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older ...

Social Security payments follow a normal schedule in December and will be the last check before the upcoming cost-of-living increase takes effect. Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients ...