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.

When to expect your Social Security payment for January. See schedule

Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA).

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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Are we getting stimulus checks? Latest news on $2,000 payments

Despite renewed online chatter, no federal agency or congressional leader has announced or confirmed any plan to distribute new stimulus payments this year. Without approval from Congress or the ...
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JPMorgan Strategist Says Huge 2026 Tax Refunds Will Be Like Stimulus Checks

A chief global strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management has said tax refunds issued in 2026 will be like COVID stimulus checks. Many Americans will end up getting a huge refund due to tax breaks ...