AARP flags don't-miss Social Security, 401(k) changes

The advocacy nonprofit for older Americans explains new developments people should know about when planning for retirement.
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This Social Security benefit lets some widows switch checks - and get more money

Widows may be able to switch Social Security benefits to increase lifetime income. Learn survivor rules, claiming age ...

Social Security payments: Benefits worth up to $5,108 being paid this week

Payment dates are staggered throughout the month for Social Security recipients, with most being paid according to their ...
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Ka-Ching! Monthly Social Security Benefits Just Increased for Retired Workers, Survivors, and Workers With Disabilities

The changing of the calendar means that Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has gone into effect. Social Security's 2026 raise resulted in an event that hasn't been observed in ...
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How should I receive Social Security survivor benefits?

Dear Liz: I am 68 and still working. I plan to wait until age 70 to maximize my benefit before taking Social Security. My spouse (born in 1956) passed away in 2018 after just beginning to draw her ...

Social Security payment schedule shift: Who’s getting paid early and what changed

Social Security SSI payments are arriving early in 2026 due to calendar shifts. Beneficiaries receive advance deposits ...

Social Security: What is the minimum payment a retiree can receive?

If you haven't generated much income during your working years, you may still be eligible to receive retirement benefits from ...

Who receives the January 21, 2026 Social Security payment - How do COLA and Medicare Part B premiums affect net benefits?

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, millions of Americans will receive their Social Security payments featuring the new 2.8% COLA ...