Millions of Americans are scheduled to see their Social Security payments arrive this week.

Why It Matters

Each month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes benefits to more than 74 million people, including retirees, disabled workers and surviving family members. Because of the sheer scale, payments are issued in waves throughout the month, typically based on the recipient's date of birth.

What To Know

The next round of payments comes on September 17 for individuals with birthdays falling between the 11th and 20th of any month.

If a deposit doesn't appear on the scheduled date, recipients are advised to wait three business days before contacting the SSA. Weekends and federal holidays are not counted as business days.

How Much Is Social Security?

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