If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's the 2026 schedule, what we know ...

Learn about three big changes to Social Security in 2026 that could impact your check, including updates to benefits, ...

New Social Security payments go out this week — and some Americans could get up to $5,251 - The average social security check ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.9 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

If you were expecting a 2.8% COLA and your check is smaller, there's a good reason for it.

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

You heard the news back in October. Nearly 75 million Americans were about to get a raise. 8 percent COLA for 2026, according to the Social Security Administration. That sounded like good news after ...

Learn what factors go into determining the size of your Social Security check and the actionable steps you can take to increase your own monthly benefit.

The average Social Security check now exceeds $2,000 for the first time, but the cost of living adjustment of 2.8% is ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...