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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 ...

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...
AOL

Is Your Social Security Check Above or Below Average?

The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers was about $2,008 before deductions in August 2025. But there are plenty of things that can move you above or below that average. Your ...
Staten Island Advance

Your Social Security check is safe during the shutdown, but there’s a catch you need to know about

A recent article addresses concerns among Social Security recipients regarding the federal government shutdown, benefit payments, and recent policy changes. It clarifies that while monthly payments ...
NJ.com

Why some Social Security recipients will get two checks in October

Most people who receive Social Security get one check a month based on their birthdate. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for this benefit so they ...
The Patriot Ledger

Will Social Security payments be impacted by the shutdown? What about SNAP benefits?

You will continue to receive key benefits like Social Security and assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1. This is because ...
The News Journal

Is the government shutdown 2025 affecting my Social Security check? See if you'll get paid

Social Security October payments are set to be distributed this week despite a brutal battle on Capitol Hill amid the government shutdown 2025, where the Senate will next vote today, Monday, Oct. 20, ...