The timing of your first Social Security check may surprise you. It usually takes one month after applying for Social Security to get a benefits payment. If your first check shows up sooner than ...
Your first Social Security check of 2026 includes the COLA, new Medicare deductions, and shifted payment dates. Here's what retirees should expect in January.
Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Your first check with the COLA should arrive around the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of January 2026. If you're on SSI, your ...