Social Security Update: Second round of January Social Security payments goes out in two days

Published January 13, 2025 6:00am ET



The second round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the second group of retirees on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Beneficiaries will receive their Social Security check depending on when their birthday falls and the checks are sent out in three waves.

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