The first round of April’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in five days. Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month,

On April 9, the Social Security Administration will issue enhanced payments to retirees, reflecting a 2.5% COLA increase. This adjustment aims to help beneficiaries manage inflation and rising living costs,

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