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 one day. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

If you're one of the 7.3 million Americans on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), this is of interest to you. The SSA is about to distribute funds to one-third of those en

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.

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

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security benefits as a primary source of income, making it concerning when an expected payment does not appear in their bank account. If you

As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little under $24,000 per year, which isn't a ton of money to live on. That's why it's not a bad idea at all to work at the same time you're collecting Social Security.

Facing unemployment as you near retirement can be daunting, but understanding your options can provide a financial safety net. You may qualify for both unemployment insurance and Social Security benefits simultaneously.

One nice feature of Social Security is that it doesn't lock all seniors into one specific filing age. You can claim benefits as early as age 62. But you'll need to wait until your full retirement age (FRA) arrives to collect your complete monthly benefit based on your earnings record.