Here's Why Your First Social Security Check of the Year May Have Been Smaller Than Expected

Now the good news is that Social Security benefit payments can never decrease from one year to the next due to Medicare ...
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Check your Social Security earnings record for errors now

An error in your Social Security earnings record could permanently reduce your benefits. Learn how to check your record ...

If your Social Security check is on track to be less than $5,251 in 2026, consider these changes

If you aren't maximizing your Social Security check, you can make changes that will impact your retirement security.

Your February Social Security payment might arrive early — or right on time

Weekend timing quirks are shifting February 2026 Social Security payments, with some recipients getting early deposits — and ...

Social Security Is Changing in 2026, These 3 Updates Could Impact Your Check

Learn about three big changes to Social Security in 2026 that could impact your check, including updates to benefits, ...

February SSI check is coming early: See 2026 Social Security payment schedule

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

Is Your 2026 Social Security Check Smaller Than You Expected? Here's Why,

If you were expecting a 2.8% COLA and your check is smaller, there's a good reason for it.
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Check These Important Documents To Maximize Your Social Security

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PeopleImages / Getty Images/iStockphoto The amount of money you get in your Social Security check every month for the rest of your ...
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Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Your first check with the COLA should arrive around the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of January 2026. If you're on SSI, your ...

Could Unpaid Debts Lead to Garnishment of Your Social Security Payments? What You Need to Know

Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits garnished if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes ...

Will government shutdown stop Social Security? What to know about payments

Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. What to know if the federal government shuts down.

When do you get your SSI check for January 2026? See payment schedule

Those who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Dec. 1 and will get another on Dec. 31, for January 2026.