The Social Security Administration’s 2026 benefits-distribution calendar features a run of ahead-of-schedule payments.

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

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

According to estimates from the SSA's 2026 COLA Fact Sheet, the average monthly retired-worker benefit is expected to climb ...

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

The amount of money Social Security pays you each month in retirement will hinge on your personal earnings history. Social ...

The Social Security payment schedule for 2026 is out. Learn how birth dates affect payment timing and take note of key ...

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.

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.

In 2026, you can earn $24,480, or $65,160 if you'll be reaching full retirement age within the year, without having any ...