The next Supplemental Security Income payments are scheduled to be distributed on Jan. 31 because the next day is a Saturday.

The start of the New Year is never easy, with all the expenses that are incurred from the last days of the previous year, so receiving help is always appreciated. The first days of

January's Social Security payments are worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70.

In 2025, significant changes are coming to the Social Security system in the United States, impacting millions of beneficiaries. These adjustments, including increases in payments, are designed to better align with the cost of living.