Social Security payment dates for February 2026: When to expect benefits

See when to expect your Social Security benefits for the month of February.

Here's how much of your pre-retirement income Social Security is supposed to cover

It was never supposed to be your whole retirement plan.

Earning less than $184,500 in 2026? This Social Security change could affect you.

The government is taxing more income.

5 Ways Retirees Can Offset Income When Social Security Falls Short

Social Security was originally designed to be a supplemental form of retirement income. Under the three-legged stool model, ...

Are You Beating the Average Social Security Benefit?

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

The Social Security Penalty For Workers Hiding in Plain Sight

The Social Security earnings test can reduce benefits for working retirees, but understanding the rules and planning ahead ...

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecasts a small bump at 2.5%. But early predictions are often incorrect. Here’s what retirees should watch instead

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5 ...

Getting Divorced? Here's What That Means for Your Social Security Benefits.

This is one area where you and your ex could remain intertwined long after the divorce is finalized.

When are Social Security and SSI going out in February? The complete payment schedule

As the SSA prepares to begin its payment schedule for February 2026, we bring you the lowdown on when benefits will arrive.

My wife moved to Mexico. Can she still get Social Security survivor benefits when I die?

Social Security has different survivor rules for citizens and noncitizens residing abroad.
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Trump Accounts Put Spotlight On Social Security's Troubled Future

Trump accounts, the new government-backed savings vehicle for children set to launch this summer, are already impacting the retirement debate—and sharpening focus on the financial strain facing Social ...

This Social Security mistake can put your spouse at higher risk of poverty when you die

This research reinforces a simple but often overlooked point: When the higher earner delays Social Security, the payoff is not just a bigger check later. It is a lower risk of poverty, greater income ...