The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at December's numbers and why they matter.

Quick Read December 2025 payments increase 2025 taxable income and can push retirees over income thresholds that trigger ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trays of printed social security checks wait to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Management services facility in ...

The first round of payments went out on Dec. 10 to recipients born on or before the 10th of a month, and the third round will follow on Dec. 24 for retirees born on or after the 21st. Social Security ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, the last group will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more SSI check ...

(NEXSTAR) – Some payments from the U.S. Social Security Administration will arrive a little bit differently this December. No one will miss a check, but beneficiaries should expect their payments in ...

The U.S. unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, the highest level in years. High unemployment and slow hiring could reduce consumer spending and lower inflation in 2026. Lower inflation in 2026 would ...

Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.