The first round of December Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 12 days.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Dec. 10 .

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The second round of payments will go out on Dec. 17 for retirees born between the 11th and 20th, and the third payment will follow on Dec. 24 for retirees born on or after the 21st.

When am I eligible?

Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.

How can I maximize my check?

Social Security payment amounts

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