Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Roughly 75 million Americans receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Every January, their benefits are ...

Are stimulus checks coming soon? Here’s what’s confirmed, what isn’t, and what to watch next as Trump officials discuss possible $2,000 payments.

The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, an increase that will automatically boost monthly payments for the program's roughly 71 million ...

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Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement is delayed until Oct. 24 due to the federal government shutdown. Independent estimates are calling for a fifth consecutive year ...

Talk continues about President Donald Trump's proposed stimulus check. Here's what we know so far about the $2,000 stimulus ...