If your check doesn't show up when it's supposed to or at all, the Social Security Administration suggests waiting for three additional mailing days before contacting it. After that, you can call the national toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213.

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.

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security benefits as a primary source of income, making it concerning when an expected payment does not appear in their bank account. If you

The schedule of Social Security payments for February 2025 can be found here. It's important to be aware of when your funds will arrive so you can plan.

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.

As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little under $24,000 per year, which isn't a ton of money to live on. That's why it's not a bad idea at all to work at the same time you're collecting Social Security.

Facing unemployment as you near retirement can be daunting, but understanding your options can provide a financial safety net. You may qualify for both unemployment insurance and Social Security benefits simultaneously.

One nice feature of Social Security is that it doesn't lock all seniors into one specific filing age. You can claim benefits as early as age 62. But you'll need to wait until your full retirement age (FRA) arrives to collect your complete monthly benefit based on your earnings record.