Starting Social Security in January 2026? 3 things to expect

Understanding these rules could spare you from some unpleasant surprises.

Social Security experts urge recipients to do these 5 things before Dec. 31

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or ...

You Have Less Than a Month to Prepare for These 7 Big Social Security Changes

Learn how the 2026 COLA, full retirement age, earnings test limits, and higher taxable wage base could change your monthly ...

See the maximum Social Security benefit for ages 62 to 85 in 2026

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.
Detroit Free Press

When does the Social Security COLA take effect? What to expect in 2026

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...
The Hill

Social Security COLA: When will my benefits increase?

(NEXSTAR) – Last month, the Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients. The increase ...
Lansing State Journal

When will Social Security checks be sent? See full payment schedule for November

Despite the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefits will continue to be sent to beneficiaries across Michigan, though local Social Security offices will offer limited services until ...