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Social Security Claiming Guidance Intensifies as February Payments Begin

Advisers urge tailored claiming to address irreversible choices under ongoing solvency uncertainty.

2026 Social Security Checks Rise With 2.8% COLA as January Payments Roll Out

SSA Finalizes 2026 COLA and January Payout Dates, Moves SSI to Dec. 31

New Research Challenges One-Size-Fits-All Advice to Delay Social Security to 70

When to Claim Social Security in 2026: Key Reasons to File

December Social Security: Payment Dates Set, Extra SSI Deposit, 2026 COLA Begins

Social Security Sets 2026 COLA at 2.8% as Full Retirement Age Reaches 67

Final November Social Security Payments Land This Week as 2026 Benefit Increases Near

Experts Push Case-by-Case Social Security Claiming Over Automatic Delay to 70

House Panel Advances Bill to Rename Social Security Claiming Ages

Fewer Americans Claim Social Security at 62 as Delaying to 70 Gains Ground

Social Security Timing in 2025: Delays Raise Checks, Early Claims Carry Lasting Cuts