There's a reason many retirees may be disappointed in their benefits this year.

A smaller February 2026 Social Security check is often due to COLA limits, Medicare premiums, taxes, or earnings rules.

The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at December's numbers and why they matter.

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

Regular Social Security retirement payments, according to SSA’s calendar, follow a regular schedule based on your birthdate. However, if you started receiving benefits before May 1997, you’ll remain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in January, but people who get both Social Security and Supplemental ...

Economic data supports Orman’s concern about declining financial discipline. The average U.S. personal savings rate has ...

Don't resign yourself to struggling financially.

Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can shrink retirees’ real increase.

If your Social Security check is $1,800 per month, you're probably watching every dollar. Groceries, co-pays, utilities, and those random unexpected expenses quickly add up. Thankfully, you are ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks will get two checks during the calendar month of December. December SSI payments are scheduled to go out on Monday, Dec. 1, according to the Social ...

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