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.
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Your December Social Security Payments May Have Caused Unexpected Taxes

If you received Social Security payments in December 2025, you may face an unexpected tax surprise when filing your 2025 ...

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

The COLA increase for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will be on the January payment. Here's when to expect ...
Austin American-Statesman

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

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules ...

Here’s How Much Your Social Security Check Will Increase in 2026 — by Age

Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.
Forbes

Beware The Interplay Of Social Security And Medicare

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Some Social Security recipients get second payment on Dec. 31. Here's why

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December 2025 due to holiday scheduling. The January 2026 SSI payment will be sent early on December 31, 2025, because ...
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Social Security’s 2026 COLA Comes With a Hidden Cost

If you’re collecting Social Security, you probably noticed that your January check was larger than your checks in 2025.
Yahoo

Some Social Security disability, SSI beneficiaries will receive January 2026 payments this week

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trays of printed social security checks wait to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Management services facility in ...