Payment Dates

My husband and I, both 66, applied for social security benefits the end of November 2019. My husband applied for full social security benefits and I applied for spousal benefits. We both were born in 1953 so took advantage of the restricted application. My husband's benefits will begin next month in February but my spousal application is still pending. Will I receive my spousal benefits a month or two after my husband starts receiving his benefits? I thought they'd begin at the same time. Your software program was very helpful. Thank you.

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I have historically received my SS deposit on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Beginning in December 2019 my SS deposit was made on the 3rd Friday. Again now in January 2020 my SS deposit was made on the 3rd Friday. I cant seem to find a reason for the change in date nor do I know if this is just a fluke or if the 3rd Friday is now my new deposit date. If you have any information that would explain why the change I would appreciate hearing from you - THANKS!

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Hi Larry,
When I filed and suspended my benefits prior to April 30 2016, I was told that benefits will start automatically at age 70. Will my benefits get paid the month I’ll reach age 70 or the following month?
Thank you.

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I was receiving as checks on the 4th Wednesday of every month. I just received a letter from ssa that says my payment date will be changed to the 3rd of the month. What is the reason for this?

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Larry & Team,

I will turn 70 on 11/02/21 & am waiting to file for my SS until the few months before my 70th birthday to get my maximum benefits.

Will my first SS direct deposit take place in November 2021, December 2021 or not until January 2022? Just not sure how the timing works when I first get started taking my SS.

Thank you.

Calvin

Hi Calvin,

I have read your book 'Get what yours' cover to cover and thank you for your great contribution and guidance towards our understanding of how we can have a better retirement.

One question: If the divorced surviving spouse's 60th birthday falls on Sep 17 (birthday of deceased ex spouse was Nov 1), when can the divorced surviving spouse expect to see the first check for survivor's benefit assuming applied for benefits in July, 2019.

When is my widows pension check coming into my bank? Also, LaRRY HOW MUCH A MONTH BEFORE TAXES CAN I WORK WITHOUT GETTING MY CHECK TAKEN AWAY?

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I need more information to be able to properly answer your questions. What I can tell you is that Social Security basically pays benefits a month behind. So, if you are eligible for a benefit payment for the month of June, your payment would be scheduled for sometime in July.

Can my social security check come on the third of the month instead of the third wed of each month?It is so confusing for me because of when my bills are due.

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I am nearly 80 years old. I have been receiving Social Security Retirement Payments for many years. My birthday falles between the 1st and the 10th so I have been receiving the payments on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (more or less). I rely on the payment to pay for normal living expenses and, most importantly, our mortgage.
Today I received a letter from the SSA that says in effect:
- You will NOT receive a retirement check in March.
- You will receive your "March" check on April 3rd.
- You will receive your "April" check on May 3rd.

can I change my payment to the 1st of the month because sometimes I don't get it til the 10, 11, 12th or 14th!
my rent is due on the 1st and im not going to have it. Ive been borrowing my rent until SS arrives but I can no longer do this anymore.

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