If Your Social Security Check Is $2,200, Here’s How Much More You’ll Get in 2026

See what a 2.8% Social Security COLA does to a $2,200 benefit in 2026, including Medicare costs, taxes, and earnings rules that can shrink your raise.

'Do what's right for you': What readers say about taking Social Security at 62

Readers' comments poured in on the buzzy topic of when to take Social Security and whether or not to take it at 62 and invest ...

Here’s When Your 2026 Social Security Raise Arrives (And Why Others Get It Earlier)

Learn exactly when your 2026 Social Security raise arrives, why some people get it earlier, and how to plan your budget by ...

When will I receive my Social Security check? December schedule

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

Social Security payments January 2026 — When will your payment arrive and how much is the COLA-adjusted stimulus check you will get?

Social Security payments will rise in January 2026 as the new 2.8% COLA increase takes effect. This adjustment is designed to ...

When do I get my Social Security benefits? First round of December payments arrives Wednesday

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your ...
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Social Security 2026: Your Check is Changing, Heres By How Much

Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% COLA increase in 2026. Discover how a 9.7% Medicare Part B premium hike will ...
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How to avoid the income test so you don't lose money from your Social Security check

Work income rules can quietly reduce your Social Security checks before full retirement, but careful planning helps protect ...
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Terry Savage: Guarding your credit, identity and property

It’s the holiday shopping/scamming season. And that makes it a good time to think about protecting yourself from the dangers ...
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5 Clever Ways to Make Your Social Security Check Go Further in 2026

Learn practical ways to make your 2026 Social Security check go further. From budgeting to health costs, these steps help you ...
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US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years

Some visitors to the United States may soon have to provide their social media history from the prior five years to enter the country, according to a new Trump administration proposal. The proposal, ...