The Florida Times-Union

When do Social Security payments go out in January? See schedule

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the cost-of-living adjustment. Social Security retirement benefits for January will be paid on Wednesdays ...
al.com

Some Social Security recipients won’t have to wait for 2026 for increase: Here’s why

The vast majority of Social Security recipients will see the benefits change from the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment in their first payment of the new year. Some, however, will see the COLA raise in ...

Social Security benefits will set a record next year, and retirees in these 5 states can expect to see the greatest COLA increases. Here's why

The historic rise is also "laughably misaligned" and "woefully insufficient," according to experts.
The Motley Fool

When Will Your Social Security Check Get Bigger After Your Big Raise?

Social Security recipients are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Some Social Security recipients will see bigger payments sooner than others. The timeline for your payment ...
MLive

Who would receive the $200 monthly increase to Social Security benefits? Here’s what we know

A bill introduced by Senate Democrats would provide a six-month boost to Social Security benefits received by millions of Americans each month. The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act calls ...
AOL

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

You might think every retiree's Social Security raise will look the same in 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8% nationwide, so everyone gets the same percentage bump. This is true. But ...