Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the second Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments will be paid out on the following two Wednesdays of the month. Which week you receive your payment depends on your birthdate. There is one big exception, which I'll cover below.

The second round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees in four days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

In March 2025, the Social Security Administration will implement significant changes to benefit retirees, disability beneficiaries, and veterans. These updates aim to counteract inflation and ensure financial stability for over 70 million Americans.

The Social Security Fairness Act is reshaping the landscape for public sector retirees, offering substantial retroactive payments and future benefit increases.