Find out the full 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule, including COLA increases, holiday adjustments and important dates for recipients.

In general, more than 20% of newly awarded retirees claim Social Security as soon as possible, which is age 62. In turn, they received the smallest possible benefit based on their personal ...

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

Social Security benefits will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 to help beneficiaries keep up with rising prices. The maximum Social Security benefit will increase next year, ...