The first wave of Social Security payments for December is scheduled to be distributed this week, less than a month until the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment takes effect. Following the December ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

(NEXSTAR) – The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, the number of years they worked, and their age at retirement.

As Americans plan for the year ahead, it is worth knowing about several important Social Security updates that will take effect in January 2026. These changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll ...

The average Social Security retirement beneficiary is expected to receive a monthly payment of about $2,064 in 2026, based on the most recent data provided by the Social Security Administration. But ...

Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two federal payments in December, as a result of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment calendar and the ...

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (C) speaks during a rally in support of Social Security with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) (L) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable. Blair Barondes and his wife, Janet ...

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If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the SSA has announced its official updates for 2026, and several changes affect your ...

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