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

Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments will be paid out on the following two Wednesdays of the month. Which week you receive your payment depends on your birthdate. There is one big exception, which I'll cover below.

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,

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

People living with disabilities can expect to see their December Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $943, on Nov. 29.

If you’re wondering when to expect your payments this December, read on for the complete Social Security calendar.

A 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment increase will mean an extra $50 a month for most Social Security and SSI recipients.

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 eight days. Here is everything you need to know about December’s Social Security payments,

Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of people keep up with expenses even as inflation has started to cool.'

Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5% in 2025, according to the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The average monthly Social Security benefit is set to rise from $1,927 to $1,976 once 2025’s COLA kicks in.