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The Social Security Administration’s 2026 benefits-distribution calendar features a run of ahead-of-schedule payments.

As 2026 begins, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out the first round of payments reflecting the recently ...

Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks in January: The Social Security Administration sends regular ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2026, including special timing for ...

Nearly 7.5 million people were to get a New Year’s Eve payment yesterday, as the Social Security Administration began its ...

Many Americans expect to work well into older age, yet a large share end up leaving the workforce earlier than planned, often because of unexpected health problems. For those who can no longer work, ...

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. The Social Security Administration announced on ...

The SSA will advance SSI payments to December 31, 2025, due to the New Year's Day holiday. This ensures timely access for ...

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

Social Security benefits can stop entirely if you are convicted and imprisoned over 30 days. SSDI and SSI payments pause or ...