Here's Why Your First Social Security Check of the Year May Have Been Smaller Than Expected

There's a reason many retirees may be disappointed in their benefits this year.
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2 Things to Expect From Your First Social Security Check of 2026

All Social Security beneficiaries will get 2.8% more in 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will take a greater bite out of your benefits next year. Most Social Security beneficiaries will get paid on the ...
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Are we getting stimulus checks in November? Updated, IRS tax refund status, rebate check

Amid the government shutdown, ANCHOR rebate checks and inflation refund checks are still on the way for qualifying Americans, as others are wait for updates on the American Worker Rebate Act, IRS tax ...
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Who's getting a $2,000 stimulus check? Latest update

As of December 2025, there is no approved fourth federal stimulus check. Former President Donald Trump has proposed a new round of payments, but this has not been approved by Congress. Arizona has ...
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When to expect your first Social Security check of 2026

The first Social Security payments reflecting the 2.8% COLA will arrive in January for most retirees. When you receive your payment, with a few exceptions, is based on your date of birth. If your ...