The U.S.’s Social Security Administration is poised to distribute another batch of benefits payments for January 2026.

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

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients and your wallet.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Disability is an essential financial support program for individuals who are no longer able to work due to a medical condition. Administered by the SSA, ...

See the complete 2026 Social Security payment schedule, month by month. Learn how birthdates, SSI rules, and potential holidays affect when your checks arrive.

As 2026 begins, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out the first round of payments reflecting the recently approved 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This annual increase, aimed ...

The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Social Security benefits can stop entirely if you are convicted and imprisoned over 30 days. SSDI and SSI payments pause or ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...