When will it get my check? Final wave of Social Security payments 2025

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will ...
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Your Social Security check is getting bigger, but Medicare costs may eat the raise

Social Security recipients will see a 2.8% benefit increase in 2026, adding an average of $56 to monthly checks. However, ...

3 ways to increase your Social Security benefits before you retire

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

5 States Where Retirees Will Get the Biggest Social Security Raise in 2026

These five Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states have the highest average Social Security benefits, which means retirees there ...

Social Security Payments Increase in January 2026: When Yours Arrives

It’s almost 2026 and with the new year comes a new batch of Social Security checks, the first of which will be sent out as ...

If Your Social Security Check Is $1,600, Here’s How Much More You’ll Get in 2026

Find out how much more you'll actually get from a $1,600 Social Security check with the 2026 COLA applied, and how increased ...
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Social Security checks are getting a raise in 2026. Here's exactly how much more you'll get

The projected 2.8% COLA for 2026 will increase Social Security benefits. See how much your check will grow and find the ...

Social Security Benefits Get a Historic COLA in 2026 Because of President Trump's Tariffs -- It May Not Be Enough for Retirees

Social Security benefits are likely to lose purchasing power next year despite a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

Who qualifies for 2 SSI checks? Why some Social Security recipients get 2 payments in December

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

Final 2025 Social Security payments arrive this week despite Trump's holiday executive order

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the ...

Who will get Social Security increase first? See the payment breakdown

The Social Security Administration will send the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, including the 2026 COLA increase, on Dec. 31. The maximum amount will be $994 for an individual and $1,491 ...

You Have Less Than a Month to Prepare for These 2026 Social Security Changes

The earnings-test limit is higher for people reaching full retirement age within the calendar year. In 2025, the higher limit is $62,160. In 2026, it's increasing to $65,160. Beyond that point, you'll ...