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 nine 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.

Another round of Social Security benefit payments will be made this week—are you one of the recipients? Why It Matters. Social Security benefits are paid to tens of millions of

In 25 days, the Supplemental Security Income check for March will be sent out to eligible recipients, with the payments being worth up to $967 for individual filers. On Feb. 28, the Social Security Administration will issue SSI payments to eligible citizens,

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,

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

In 26 days, Supplemental Security Income checks for March, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible recipients. On Feb. 28, the Social Security Administration will issue SSI payments to eligible citizens, in accordance with the agency’s mandate that recipients must get these benefits by the first day of each month.

The month of February marks an important financial moment for millions of retirees in the United States, as it is when they receive their Social Security benefits. For some, this will be their first retirement check,