2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week - and they may be bigger

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.
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Social Security January 2026 Payments: When will payments arrive this month?

January Social Security payments begin with 2026 COLA increases. See who gets paid on Jan. 14, full payment dates, and how much benefits are rising.

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

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 ...
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Social Security Stimulus: Why Recipients Shouldn’t Hold Out for $1,400 Check Anytime Soon

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a non-partisan advocacy group, started a pressure campaign back in October to push Congress to assist those receiving Social Security with supplementary ...

The Average Social Security Check in Each State—How Does Yours Stack Up

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

Will you get a $2000 stimulus check in 2026? Most recent updates

While President Donald Trump has said that Americans should see $2,000 checks for the government in mid 2026, it might depend on Congress.