It’s official—the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for the upcoming year, so you won’t need to wait any longer if you’ve been wondering when you will receive your ...

Learn exactly when your 2026 Social Security raise arrives, why some people get it earlier, and how to plan your budget by knowing your payment date.

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Since January 1 is a federal holiday, the first payment of next year will be deposited on the last day of this month, so most ...