Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

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Is Trump sending a stimulus check? Are we getting a stimulus check in January or 2026? Here's the federal stimulus check status.

President Donald Trump has said US government will give Americans $2,000 checks in mid 2026. But Congress has to OK the ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 14, 2026, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Jan ...

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 ...

Several changes are coming for Social Security recipients in 2026. More than 1.3 million people in Wisconsin receive Social Security benefits, and about another 100,000 people are on the Supplemental ...