Millions of Americans collect Social Security payments every month, but when they arrive depends on your day of birth.
People rely heavily on Social Security payments, and it makes up around 50% of people’s income in retirement.
This means knowing when to expect it to plan for a budget is important.
99% of beneficiaries have their payments deposited into their bank accounts directly.
Social Security: What to know if you claim benefits at age 62
Social Security benefit payment schedule
Payments are sent three times per month.
They’re sent the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month.
Those with birthdays between the 1st and 10th can expect payments the second Wednesday of each month.
Anyone with birthdays between the 11th and 20th will see their checks the third Wednesday of each month.
Finally, anyone with a birthday between the 21st and end of the month can expect theirs on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
When will payments go out in April?
Second Wednesday, April 13
Third Wednesday, April 20
Fourth Wednesday, April 27
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