The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Most payments will go out at the same time each month, but because of certain holidays or weekends, some payment dates are ...

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

The Social Security Administration has published its 2026 payment schedule and earlier confirmed the 2.8% cost-of-living ...

The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026 for 75 million Americans. See the updated payment schedule, new income limits and how much checks will rise.

Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

Everyone receives the Social Security COLA, but these changes could significantly boost or detract from your benefits.

SSA walked back a separate memo that directed field offices to only schedule initial claims over the phone, and to limit ...

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

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...