Those Getting Social Security Won’t Get a Check in March

Many senior citizens rely heavily on their Social Security checks, but won't be getting one in March, and here's why.

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If you are 62 or older and have worked a lifetime you qualify for Social Security benefits. If you start receiving benefits at 62 the amount will be reduced unless you wait until you reach the full retirement age of 70 to receive benefits your amount will increase.

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Back when the U.S. government used to work for the people and presidents cared about the welfare of American citizens, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935, as a federal social insurance system for the elderly. This was a way to give all working Americans economic security.

Social Security payments may not matter much depending on how well you planned for retirement. Some senior citizens rely greatly on Social Security and any interruption in payment could be devastating for those who did not plan as well. This could mean not being able to pay for medication or groceries.

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Those Getting Social Security Won't Get a Check in March

Michigan senior citizens who are used to getting a monthly Social Security check will not see a payment in March.

According to WOOD, Social Security checks go out on the first of each month but the calendar can make a big difference and cause checks to be mailed out early. It is similar to payroll for those working who get paid every two weeks. Since the 1st of March is a Saturday the Social Security payment will go out Friday, February 28th, giving recipients 2 checks in the month and none in March.

The good news is senior citizens will not lose their Social Security payments but when the first day of the month lands on a weekend or a holiday the checks will be sent out the Friday of the previous month.

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To see the Social Security payment schedule click here.