If I Apply Now, When Will I Get My First Social Security Payment?

  • If I Apply Now, When Will I Get My First Social Security Payment?
    If I Apply Now, When Will I Get My First Social Security Payment?
    Dear Rusty: If I were to apply for my Social Security retirement (I’m 68 on August 1, 2021), when could I realistically expect to receive my first check? Signed: Ready to Claim Dear Ready: Social Security suggests applying for benefits 2 - 3 months before you wish them to begin, to allow time for processing your application. When you apply, ...

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