Social Security checks up to $5,108 issued this week

This week, Social Security payments will be issued on March 19 to millions of retirees with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of the month. Payments are staggered based on birth dates and other factors. The maximum benefit for retirees in 2025 varies by retirement age. Those retiring at 70 can receive up to $5,108, while the average retirement check is $1,976. Payments were increased by 2.5 percent this year due to inflation. Future forecasts suggest a smaller increase in benefits for 2026, with predictions of a 2.2 percent rise. The official announcement will be made in October.