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 10 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments,

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said Social Security represents a major source of income for them, according to the most recent edition of an annual Gallup poll. While that number fluctuates, it's the second-highest reading in the poll since it started in 2002.

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.

The maximum monthly SSI benefit for 2025 is $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple, compared to $943 and $1,415, respectively, in 2024. The increase resulted from a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment that started at the first of the year.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are crucial programs supporting over 7.8 million Americans. These programs provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities,

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to issue higher benefit checks this February, thanks to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. Millions of Americans relying on Social Security benefits will see a 2.

There are options for those claiming Social Security to increase the benefits they receive each month based on factors like disabilities.