The Social Security Administration recently announced changes to how recipients can access online services, and an email notice sent to beneficiaries is legitimate, the agency says. Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

Millions of Americans are getting bigger Social Security checks in 2026 thanks to a 2.8% COLA. See the full payment schedule, SSI changes, and double-payment months.

Find out the full 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule, including COLA increases, holiday adjustments and important ...

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.

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Scammers often use deceit to access the personal information of victims — sometimes going as far as pretending to be someone from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But in this case, if you ...

Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks in January: The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments (SSA benefits), but the date varies – generally depending on the ...

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

If you signed up for a Social Security online account before Sept. 18, 2021, you may need to update the way you access your benefit information. We'll show you how. Blake has over a decade of ...

Starting this month, the Social Security Administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8%, translating to ...

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments rise by 2.8% in January 2026, when the new cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) takes effect, according to the AARP. Based on estimates from the ...