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SSI’s January Payment Arrives Dec. 31 as 2026 COLA Takes Effect

The shift follows SSA rules that move payments off federal holidays.

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Shutdown Puts Social Security’s 2026 COLA Announcement on Hold

2026 Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7%–2.8% After August Inflation Data

September SSI Arrives Friday as SSA Completes August Retirement Payouts

SSI Arrives Early on Aug. 29 as Third August Social Security Wave Pays Aug. 27

As August’s Third Payments Near, What Can Shrink Your Social Security Check