The Social Security Administration pays benefits on specific days each month. The day you'll get paid depends on the day of the month you were born. There are additional rules about claiming benefits ...

The timing of your first Social Security check may surprise you. It usually takes one month after applying for Social Security to get a benefits payment. If your first check shows up sooner than ...

If your Social Security benefit doesn't arrive on time, don't fret. Here's what to know and what you can do about it. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile ...

I’ve been reading all about the troubles with Social Security — one post said that the wait to get the first check once you apply is up to 400 days! Is this true? I turned 67 in May and wanted to ...

Signing up for Social Security is a pretty big deal. After decades of working hard and paying into the program, you finally get to reap some of the rewards. But as with any financial transition, ...