Social Security May payments: First group payout arrives on May 13 - Check full calendar and who's eligible for the top benefit of $5,181

Social Security May Payments: Social Security benefits for May 2026 are being distributed on a staggered schedule based on birth dates, a system in place since 1997. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ...

Social Security May payments start this week. What to know before checks arrive

Check the May payment calendar for SSI, retirement and disability benefits, plus tips for spotting fake SSA emails.
WBIW

Social Security Administration urges public to utilize online resources at SSA.gov

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is highlighting the digital tools and resources available through its official ...

3 Surprising Ways You Can Claim Social Security Before Retirement

With more people pushing their retirement date back, these other options could help you stay afloat while you wait.
Austin American-Statesman

When do you get your April 2026 SSI check? See the full payment schedule

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, those receiving SSI can expect their April checks to arrive this week. The month’s disability payments will be ...

Social Security payment dates for May 2026: When to expect benefits

The Social Security Administration typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the ...
Government Executive

A year after the Social Security Fairness Act, some retirees are still waiting for full benefits

On Jan. 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law, repealing two onerous Social Security provisions: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government ...

Will Social Security run out? Smart ways to plan for retirement

According to AARP, Social Security is only designed to replace approximately 40% of your paycheck. To supplement that, ...