May 2025's second round of Social Security payments will head out to recipients soon. Here's the monthly payment schedule.

Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get two checks in May, but no check in June.

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? We break down average benefits by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your monthly check.