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

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Social Security's rules are shifting again in 2026, and the age at which Americans can claim full benefits is at the center ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see their final 2025 check Wednesday. Here's what to know about ...

Full retirement age is when you can collect Social Security without a reduction. A change is happening in 2026 you should know about. It’s important to claim benefits strategically for your retirement ...

The timing of your filing can impact your retirement income.

Full retirement age is when you can collect Social Security without a reduction. A change is happening in 2026 you should know about. It’s important to claim benefits strategically for your retirement ...

A new year can also bring a fresh start for Social Security beneficiaries — including changes to monthly payments, earnings limits for those who continue working, and cost-of-living adjustments that ...

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 ...

Working after starting to collect Social Security benefits before the full retirement age can temporarily reduce benefits. However, working can also potentially boost Social Security benefits thanks ...

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the cost-of-living adjustment. Social Security retirement benefits for January will be paid on Wednesdays ...