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The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in December.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

December will see two SSI checks due to the New Year's holiday. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

Social Security payments will be normal in December, but SSI recipients should be aware of a holiday adjustment.

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.

USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing.

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in December.

Discover why SSI recipients are receiving their benefits differently than usual this December and learn the month's Social Security benefits schedule.