2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week - and they may be bigger

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Social Security sent out payments yesterday, Dec. 31: here’s who got a check

Nearly 7.5 million people were to get a New Year’s Eve payment yesterday, as the Social Security Administration began its 2026 benefits schedule.

Will you get a $2000 stimulus check in 2026? Most recent updates

While President Donald Trump has said that Americans should see $2,000 checks for the government in mid 2026, it might depend on Congress.
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