Social Security August 2026 Payments: Who Gets Paid Aug. 19 and Aug. 26
Most Social Security beneficiaries have two August 2026 payment dates remaining. Learn the birth-date groups, exceptions and steps for missing payments.
Retirement Benefits
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2026 trustees summary keeps pressure on Social Security and Medicare finances
A new federal trustees summary projects that combined Social Security and Medicare costs will rise from about 5.3% of GDP in 2026 to approximately 6.9% in 2084 before easing to about 6.7%.
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California Supreme Court Limits Leave Cash-Outs in Legacy County Pension Calculations
A July 27 ruling limits how much unused leave legacy members of California county pension plans can count toward final compensation when a calculation period crosses calendar years.