The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to ...

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

SSI recipients are advised to understand what the early deposit represents and budget accordingly to avoid hardship in ...

Some Ohio Social Security beneficiaries could get two checks in December. See the reason and full payment schedule for ...

With holidays affecting payment schedules and a recent elimination of paper checks, many recipients are navigating a complex ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment in 2026.

Beginning in January, all Social Security and disability beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) designed to help benefits keep pace with inflation.

Monthly payment dates vary based on birthdate, with SSI payments typically arriving on the first of each month and traditional benefits distributed on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays.

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

The second wave of Social Security payments goes out Wednesday, Dec. 17. See who qualifies, how payment dates work, and what changes in January.