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Here's When To Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA

See when the 2.8% COLA hits in January 2026, including Wednesday pay dates, SSI's Dec. 31 deposit, and how to check your ...

74% of Americans think they’re reasonably informed about Social Security — but here’s what they’re often getting wrong

In a recent AARP survey of Americans 18 and over, 74% said they consider themselves reasonably informed about Social Security ...

An Aggressive Social Security Garnishment Is Underway for Over 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- but Some May Be Able to Legally Avoid It

For many of today's Social Security beneficiaries, the income they receive is a necessity to cover at least some portion of their expenses. Nearly a quarter century of annual surveys of retirees by ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Might Not Be Your Only Benefit Boost Next Year If You Fall Into 1 of These 3 Groups

It's possible to receive a little more than this, though it still might not be enough to cover the higher costs you may be ...
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Never do this to your Social Security card, feds warn

You’ve probably read all the warnings about not sharing your personal Social Security information. But there’s another warning you should heed to protect your physical Social Security card. The Social ...

The Ultimate Guide to Locking Your Social Security Number and Protecting Your Identity

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...