For the tens of millions of Americans who rely on Social Security, knowing the exact day money lands in the bank is not a ...

See how the 2026 Social Security COLA compares to inflation in 2026 as well as some things retirees can do now to protect ...

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 is a major source of income for 74.9 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

New Social Security payments go out this week — and some Americans could get up to $5,251 - The average social security check ...

Some debts can be deducted directly from your Social Security check, including taxes, child support, and student loans.

If you were expecting a 2.8% COLA and your check is smaller, there's a good reason for it.

Retirees are on track for a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. While the COLA hasn't been announced yet, the news will hopefully come in October. Not all retirees will receive the same extra amount in ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March ending the issuance of paper checks for Social Security payments. The deadline for compliance was Sept. 30. The first wave of direct deposit ...

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment represents the mechanism designed to protect ...

The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million Americans, thanks to a cost-of-living adjustment. But higher Medicare premiums ...