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

January Social Security payments begin with 2026 COLA increases. See who gets paid on Jan. 14, full payment dates, and how much benefits are rising.

Have you heard rumblings about another stimulus check heading your way? Over the past few months, rumors about stimulus checks have been making the rounds on the news and social media.