Social Security payments won’t happen as usual this December: Here’s why

Some payments from the U.S. Social Security Administration will arrive a little bit differently this December.

Social Security payment dates for December 2025: When to expect benefits in CT

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.
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How Much Will The Average Social Security Benefit Go Up In 2026?

Quick Read Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the Cost of Living Adjustment. The average Social ...

Social Security COLA 2026 increased payments: Who receives the COLA boost early — and who won’t see it until January 2026?

Social Security retirees will get a 2.8% COLA increase in 2026. Most payments arrive in January, but SSI recipients get early ...

3 Social Security Mistakes Far Too Many Retirees Risk Making When Claiming Benefits

If you wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security, you'll get your monthly benefits without a reduction. But you ...
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Now or later? Reasons to avoid early Social Security benefits

(InvestigateTV) — We all contribute to Social Security with every paycheck but questions about the program’s funding and future have people worried. “The truth of the matter is, no politician is going ...

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

Social Security payments for the month of December follow a normal schedule. A 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting January 2026.
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The Social Security Paradox: Why Most Americans Claim Early Despite Knowing Better

For many, savvy retirement planning conjures images of perfectly timed investments and optimal Social Security claiming ...

Claim Social Security at 62 or Wait: Here's How to Decide

Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...