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Social Security & Medicare

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ChazInAz

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Fri Feb 27, 2026, 10:44 AM Friday

What's the rationale for SS payment dates? [View all]

I've been on SS since 2012, and in the past year the dates that deposits are made have been all over the calender. This year, alone, they've gone from the end of the month to the beginning, then back to the end. Changed every month, making it impossible to plan budgets.
At the moment, I'm dead broke, looking forward to getting back on track next week. Then discovered that March payment will be on the 25'th. So...no income for another month.
I almost feel nostalgic for the old, arcane method involving birthdays and Wednesdays!

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