Social Security payments are generally exempt from garnishment, levy and such, but there are some exceptions. Here’s when your benefits could be tapped.

The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in nine days.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to distribute another round of payments this Monday, February 3 to eligible beneficiaries, but how do you know if you're due t

In 25 days, the Supplemental Security Income check for March will be sent out to eligible recipients, with the payments being worth up to $967 for individual filers. On Feb. 28, the Social Security Administration will issue SSI payments to eligible citizens,

The maximum monthly SSI benefit for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple, compared to $943 and $1,415, respectively, in 2024. The increase resulted from a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment that started at the first of the year.

The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the month they are due, so your February check is for January.

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said Social Security represents a major source of income for them, according to the most recent edition of an annual Gallup poll. While that number fluctuates, it's the second-highest reading in the poll since it started in 2002.

In 26 days, Supplemental Security Income checks for March, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible recipients. On Feb. 28, the Social Security Administration will issue SSI payments to eligible citizens, in accordance with the agency’s mandate that recipients must get these benefits by the first day of each month.

There are options for those claiming Social Security to increase the benefits they receive each month based on factors like disabilities.