Second round of January Social Security payments goes out today

Published January 21, 2026 7:00am ET



The second round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued today.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, Jan. 21

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