The data shows that some states receive hundreds of dollars more per month than others. Nationally, average monthly payments ...

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 ...

Here are the exact payment dates for Social Security and SSI in January 2026, plus details on the new 2.8% COLA increase.

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.

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...

WASHINGTON — They’ve made grave errors. The Social Security Administration must do more to prevent benefit checks from going ...

This change can affect how much you pay in taxes and receive in Social Security.

Your benefits could be changing as we head into the new year. Starting in 2026, Social Security recipients can expect a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The average retired worker collects ...

Social Security benefits are expected to be sent this week. Here's who can expect to see a check, and the full payment ...

There's good news here ... but some worrisome concerns, too.

The Social Security Administration has a pretty good idea of where they generally send the biggest checks.