In general, more than 20% of newly awarded retirees claim Social Security as soon as possible, which is age 62. In turn, they received the smallest possible benefit based on their personal ...

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

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

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

The second round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in six days. When ...

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

Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% in 2026, with the average monthly payment rising to $2,071. The full retirement ...

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

The Social Security payment schedule for 2026 is out. Learn how birth dates affect payment timing and take note of key calendar dates.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s ...