Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in February, with one exception. Here's what to know about payment dates for 2026.

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security benefits on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Here’s who qualifies and how January payments work.

Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. What to know if the federal government shuts down.

Wondering when your February 2026 Social Security payment arrives? Here’s the full SSA schedule, including early SSI payments and average benefit amounts.

Spoiler alert: Your Social Security payments won’t be delayed if the government shuts down.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. visualization The third and final wave of Social Security payments for December is scheduled to be distributed this week, less ...

Social Security payments for December are about to be sent to recipients ahead of January's scheduled cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in January 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

In 2025, an estimated 69 million Americans received some form of benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). And, while many of these benefits include Social Security Income for those who ...

Annual adjustments to retirement benefits, FEHB costs, Social Security rules and TSP limits are now taking effect.

In 2026, some retirees in the United States could see their Social Security checks reach up to $5,251 monthly, thanks to a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). While not everyone will qualify for ...