A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

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

Social Security payments for the month of December follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...

The 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026 is coming. Find out if you'll get your increased payment in December 2025 or January ...

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

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Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

Some payments from the U.S. Social Security Administration will arrive a little bit differently this December.

While Social Security benefits are getting a decent raise in 2026, many seniors won't see all of it. An increase in Medicare ...

Starting in January, Social Security payments for 71 million recipients will increase by 2.8%, averaging $56 more monthly.

Beneficiaries should receive a one‑page COLA notice in late November via the my Social Security account or by mail in ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...