Second round of May Social Security payments goes out in 5 days

Here is all you need to know about May’s Social Security payments.

When does the check arrive?

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 between the 1st and 10th of a month will receive their payments on Wednesday, May 14. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of any month will receive their checks on May 21, and those born between the 21st and 31st of any month will receive their benefits on May 28.

How can I maximize my check?

Retirement age, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid

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