Social Security benefits in 2026 will increase by 2.8%. Maximum payments vary by retirement age, with $5,181 for age 70.

Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

Social Security's top retirement benefit is jumping to a headline grabbing $5,251 per month in 2026, a level that rivals a ...

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

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

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.

The 2026 increase is nothing close to the dramatic 8.7% COLA jolt in 2023. But it is better than the increase that ...

*Here’s some news you can use. Starting January 2026, more than 74 million Americans will see a 2.8% boost in their Social Security benefits. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is higher than the 2 ...

Social Security represents a financial foundation that most retirees would struggle to make do without. President Donald Trump and his administration have enacted several changes to Social Security ...

Mississippi was found to be the most reliant on Social Security of any state, with benefits accounting for nearly half, 49.5% ...