It was never meant to be the entirety of anyone's retirement income. Still, a handful of people are collecting surprisingly sizable Social Security benefits. This year's maximum monthly payment stands at a solid $5,108, versus a much more modest average of $1,976 per month.

May’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in three days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on Thursday, May 1. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income,

Understandably, many people wake up every morning and check their credit cards and checking/savings accounts when they grab their phones and turn off their alarm. Whether to look for fraud or ensure the money still exists,