Most Social Security recipients will receive their regular check in December, though some will receive two checks after not receiving any in November.

Social Security benefits are typically disbursed to its nearly 74 million beneficiaries on Wednesdays, but your exact payment date depends on your birthdate.

Suppose you were born between the 1st and 10th. In that case, you’re paid on the second Wednesday of the month, which is Dec. 10. If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th, you’re paid on the third Wednesday, which is Dec. 17. And if you were born after the 20th, you’re paid on the fourth Wednesday of the month, which is Dec. 24, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar .

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