The second round of March Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108, will go out to the first group of retirees in three days.
Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.
Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive their payments on March 12. Those born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive their checks on March 19, and retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on March 26.
How can I maximize my check?
The time of retirement, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security all affect the amount of money beneficiaries can get from Social Security.
Payments largely depend on a recipient’s retirement age. Retiring early at 62 allows payments up to $2,831 per month, but delaying retirement until age 70 can earn people up to $5,108 per month.
Beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the Social Security Administration’s calculator.
When am I eligible?
People are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.
How is it financed?
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Social Security is financed by a payroll tax, which is paid into by employers and employees.
Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it. Analysts estimate the SSA will no longer be able to give out full payments to recipients as early as 2034 due to an increasing number of retirees and a decreasing workforce.
