More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

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

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

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

Key Takeaways You’ll receive 132% of your monthly benefit amount if you wait until age 70 to begin collecting Social Security ...

By the time a lot of people are ready to claim Social Security, they’re done earning a paycheck from a job. The earliest age ...

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 faces major challenges in 2026. Learn the three biggest problems that could impact benefits and what it means ...

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

There’s a reason the name “Social Security” tends to trigger a strong reaction in working Americans and retirees alike.

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit ...

Fortunately, these taxes are falling out of favor. Many of those living in the eight states that still have them won't lose ...