The first round of August Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out in 18 days.

When does the check arrive?

Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out on a weekly basis. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.

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