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Claiming Strategies

Social Security Sends Feb. 18 Payments as 2026 COLA Kicks In

SSI recipients get their March deposit on Feb. 27 because the first falls on a weekend.

Social Security Claiming Guidance Intensifies as February Payments Begin

In Their 50s, Americans Confront Thin Savings, Higher Debt and Uncertain Plans to Work Longer

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

2026 Social Security: 2.8% COLA Set as Senate Floats $200 Midyear Boost

Survey Finds Many Plan to Claim Social Security Early Despite Rewards for Waiting

When to Claim Social Security in 2025

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