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Your first Social Security check in 2026, what to expect

Your first Social Security payment in 2026 will arrive in a year shaped by higher benefits, higher health costs, and a few new rules that quietly change how much money actually lands in your bank ...
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My first Social Security check is late and I don’t know what to do

A Reddit user is concerned about his delayed Social Security check. He’ll first want to find out the reason for the delay and make sure that he has his days right. If the payment is actually missing, ...
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Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Your first check with the COLA should arrive around the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of January 2026. If you're on SSI, your ...
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Is Your 2026 Social Security Check Smaller Than You Expected? Here's Why,

If you were expecting a 2.8% COLA and your check is smaller, there's a good reason for it. If you are on Social Security, you probably heard that you were going to get a 2.8% Social Security ...
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Starting Social Security in January 2026? 3 Things to Expect

Technically, the Social Security Administration pays benefits in the month following the month they're due. Some people won't receive their payments until the fourth Wednesday of each month. If you're ...