Social Security Shuffle: 3 Waves of December Payments Incoming!

Millions of US retired seniors will receive their December Social Security payments in three waves.

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The 1st wave is on Dec 13, 2nd wave on Dec 20, and 3rd wave on Dec 27.

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The maximum payment is $4,555 for those who retired at 70.

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Payment amounts depend on age at retirement and years of contributions.

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Recipients can estimate their payments using the SSA's calculator.

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Payments will increase by 3.2% in January due to inflation.

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This increase applies to all Social Security payments, including retirement and disability.

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The SSA may not be able to give full payments by 2034 due to rising retirees and fewer workers.

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