The final round of November’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees in four days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,

In December, SSI recipients will receive their payments a day early – Dec. 31 – because Jan. 1 is the New Year’s Day holiday. These checks will reflect two different amounts because the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment increase will apply to the payment made on Dec. 31.

Married retirees are lucky enough to benefit from two monthly checks, but most people rarely get more than this. However, in November 2024 only, a lucky few beneficiaries will receive three Social Security checks -- or as many as four for some married couples. But before you celebrate too much, there's an important caveat you need to know.

The third round of November’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to another group of retirees in six days. Here is everything you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.