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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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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Social Security in 2026: What your first check could look like

Social Security is heading into 2026 with a built‑in raise, new income thresholds and shifting tax dynamics that will shape how much actually lands in your bank account. For anyone planning to claim ...
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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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My first Social Security check came early and now I’m so confused

The timing of your first Social Security check may surprise you. It usually takes one month after applying for Social Security to get a benefits payment. If your first check shows up sooner than ...
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Is Your 2026 Social Security Check Smaller Than You Expected? Here's Why,

If you expected your check to increase by 2.8% due to the cost-of-living adjustment, you're likely to be disappointed. Medicare premiums are withdrawn from the Social Security checks of most retirees, ...