What’s the average Social Security check for Jan. 2026? It’s up 2.8% — but tight

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.9 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...
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Sen. Kennedy: 'If you trust government, you obviously failed history class'

Here are just a few other Kennedy gems from the book: • “If you trust government, you obviously failed history class.” • “I believe that our country was founded by geniuses, but it’s being run by ...

When will Social Security run out of money? And Medicare?

Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
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The WEP is Over: How It's Rise and Fall Affects Some Workers' Social Security Payments

This article discusses the Windfall Elimination Provision for Social Security benefits.

Social Security Change Means Big Money for Some Retirees (Are You One of Them?)

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates WEP and GPO rules, increasing benefits for some retirees. Here's who qualifies ...
KSAT

Social Security recipients will see a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, an average of $56 per month

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The Patriot Ledger

Social Security payment dates for January 2026: When to expect benefits

The first Social Security payments of 2026 are set to go out in January, reflecting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of ...
USA Today

When are Social Security payments in 2026? See full schedule.

With the arrival of the new year, Social Security payments will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). An increase of 2.8%, which averages out to $56 per month, kicks in on January payments to those ...
AZ Central

When are Social Security checks sent in January? 2026 payment schedule

Most Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in January. Social Security benefits are typically disbursed to its nearly 74 million beneficiaries on Wednesdays, but your exact ...
Forbes

Social Security’s Payroll Tax Stops For The Rich — But Not For You

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The Hill

Donald Trump’s year of Social Security sabotage

The walls of the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which lies blocks from the U.S. Capitol, are decorated with stunning New Deal-era murals. The most famous of these murals, The Meaning of Social ...
The Florida Times-Union

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

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the cost-of-living adjustment. Social Security retirement benefits for January will be paid on Wednesdays ...