Social Security payments will be normal in December, but SSI recipients should be aware of a holiday adjustment.

Some of the changes happening to Social Security in 2026 are more positive than others. But even the ones that aren't so ...

Key Points. The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%. The wage base limit will increase by over $8,000 in ...

Retirees might not actually receive as much extra money from next year's Social Security COLA as they anticipate.

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.

The SSA puts the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit before next year's 2.8% COLA at $2,015 per month. Once ...

Social Security payments for the month of December follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...

Social Security benefits are a crucial income source for many seniors, so it’s common for retirees to eagerly await the news ...

It comes as Americans of all ages continue to navigate rising costs. In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

Find out how a new proposal could reduce Social Security benefits by $100 for high earners. Learn more about the potential ...

Social Security retirees will get a 2.8% COLA increase in 2026. Most payments arrive in January, but SSI recipients get early ...

Millions receive their SSI payment today, December 1, 2025, with deposits of up to $967 for individuals and $1,450 for ...