Your first Social Security payment in 2026 will arrive in a year shaped by higher benefits, higher health costs, and a few new rules that quietly change how much money actually lands in your bank ...

The timing of your first Social Security check may surprise you. It usually takes one month after applying for Social Security to get a benefits payment. If your first check shows up sooner than ...

Your first Social Security check of 2026 will probably look a little bigger — but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting ahead. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), benefits ...

Women who miss their initial breast cancer screening appointment face a significantly elevated risk of dying from the disease, new research has revealed. Scientists found that skipping this crucial ...