What to know about February 2026 Social Security, SSI payments. See schedule, what's changing

See February 2026 Social Security and SSI payment dates, why SSI checks arrived early, COLA changes, taxes, and what to do if ...

Social Security hits 100 million milestone

More than 100 million Americans have created personal My Social Security accounts, the SSA has announced.

Collecting Social Security Abroad: Understanding SSA Country List 4

Social Security benefits can stop if you are not a U.S. citizen and are living abroad. Foreign individuals must meet SSA ...

February's Social Security disability payments start arriving this week; See 2026 schedule

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...
Austin American-Statesman

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

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their January benefits this week. There will also be another SSI check distributed at the end of the ...

Could Unpaid Debts Lead to Garnishment of Your Social Security Payments? What You Need to Know

Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits garnished if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes or government debt, or have received an overpayment.
CNBC

Social Security changes on the table as House bills advance: New retirement age terms, more ID theft services

Millions of Americans rely on the Social Security Administration for information on when to claim retirement benefits and for help if their Social Security numbers have been compromised. Three new ...