Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.

The first round of December’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in one week. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

Social Security payments serve as a financial lifeline for millions of Americans, especially retirees and disabled individuals. In December 2024, some recipients will receive payme