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 six days. Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month,

Once its trust funds are emptied, Social Security may have to cut benefits. The Social Security Trustees say it could happen as early as 2035.

Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired worker on whose record they claim benefits. The term PIA references the benefit a retired worker will receive if they start Social Security at full retirement age (FRA), which is age 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.

For his last term in office former President Joe Biden sign a new social security measure to ehance benefits for millions of Americans.

Social Security payments are paid out to beneficiaries at different times of the month depending on their birthdate and how long they've been receiving benefits.

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the second, third or fourth Wednesday, depending on what day they were born. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send your February 2025 check on a specific day of the month depending on your date of birth,