Those who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Dec. 1 and will get another on Dec. 31, for January 2026.

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

A new year can also bring a fresh start for Social Security beneficiaries - including changes to monthly payments, earnings ...

But Social Security benefits themselves aren't the only thing that get adjusted for inflation. The system of taxing wages for ...

Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

Earnings limits, benefit caps, and work credits are all shifting next year—and some changes affect people not even collecting ...

The delays in service are largely the result of staff firings, coupled with little training for transferred staff.

In 2025, a single Social Security work credit is worth $1,810. In 2026, the value of a work credit is rising to $1,890. This ...

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in January.

SSI recipients who also receive Social Security benefits will get their check early. Find out more about what to expect with ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...