2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week — and they may be bigger

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

Is your 2026 Social Security check smaller than you expected? Here's why

Your Social Security check may be smaller than you anticipated this January. If you expected your check to increase by 2.8% ...

When do Social Security checks go out in January? 2026 payment schedule

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...
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3 things to expect from your first Social Security check of 2026

Your first Social Security check of 2026 does more than flip the calendar. It's also the first payment that reflects the new ...
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Some Social Security recipients get second payment on Dec. 31. Here's why

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December 2025 due to holiday scheduling. The January 2026 SSI payment will be sent early on December 31, 2025, because ...
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Your First Social Security Check in 2026: What to Expect

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