February’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 14 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits, and the program is something millions more look forward to when they plan to retire. It's true that signing up for benefits can be a long, drawn out process,

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The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,

Social Security Income (SSI) payments are designed for people who have little to no income. So if you earn too much you can lose your benefits. In 2024, that annual income limit was $11,321.49 for an individual. In 2025, that goes up to $11,604.53. That's $967 per month.

But the start of a new year is also a great time to focus on Social Security. Now you may be thinking, "But wait a minute -- I'm nowhere close to being ready to retire. Why do I need to even think about Social Security,

For many Social Security beneficiaries residing outside the United States, receiving monthly payments is still possible. However, there are specific countries where these benefits are restricted.

One thing you can expect from Social Security is that some kind of change will be implemented every year, and 2025 will be no exception. If you plan to retire in 2025 and file for Social