Nevertheless, surveys recently conducted by T. Rowe Price and Nationwide Retirement Institute suggest three Social Security changes coming in January 2026 may surprise many (or even most) Americans.

See the full 2026 Social Security payment schedule, including dates by birthdate, early exceptions, and key rules that ...

If you're claiming Social Security, there's nothing wrong with continuing to earn money. However, if you file for Social ...

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

Retirees might not actually receive as much extra money from next year's Social Security COLA as they anticipate.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that 2026 monthly Part B premiums will climb to $202.90, an increase ...

Some beneficiaries will see two payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA) this October. This is due to the calendar schedule, which has adjusted the payment date for November. People ...

Millions of Social Security recipients automatically received COVID-19 stimulus payments through the IRS using SSA and RRB data. Payments included up to $1,200 per individual in round one, $600 in ...

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.