February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 23 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are sent to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,

Social Security benefits can be taxable on the federal level for many retirees. Less than 20% of states tax Social Security benefits. Even among those states that tax Social Security benefits, it’s typically at higher income thresholds than the IRS uses.

Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on t

You can maximize your benefits if you wait to claim Social Security until your full retirement age or older. However, claiming earlier could shrink your monthly check by as much as 30 percent. Workers can start to get Social Security retirement benefits as early as 62 years of age.

I won't keep you in suspense. The average 69-year-old retired worker gets $1,945.18 per month from their Social Security benefits. This is an overall average of the roughly 2.9 million people who collect Social Security retirement benefits who are 69 years old now.

Wall St. Social Security benefits are rising 2.5% in 2025. The timing of your first higher paycheck depends on your date of birth. There are ways to improve your finances if your COLA isn't enough. Smart Social Security planning could help you retire early.