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

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your payments in 2026.

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their November benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

December's Social Security retirement benefits will be paid on the 10th, 17th, and 24th, based on birth date. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December.

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be surprised to find two payments arriving in October. Don’t worry — this isn’t an error. It’s a ...

Each year, Social Security beneficiaries receive a cost-of-living adjustment, known as a COLA. In 2026, the COLA is bumping up Social Security checks by 2.8%. And while it may seem early to ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks won't get a check during the calendar month of November – instead, they will get one a few days early, in October. November SSI payments are scheduled ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their November benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...