The last round of payments for January are coming. If you're waiting on your check, here's when you can expect it.

Like most elected officials, Donald Trump recognizes that Social Security is vital to the financial well-being of our nation's retirees. But he's not oblivious to the fact that altering Social Security comes with potentially negative ramifications. While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in March 2013, Trump said:

Retirees with public pensions and their spouses are now eligible for their full Social Security benefits.

Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.

But the start of a new year is also a great time to focus on Social Security. Now you may be thinking, "But wait a minute -- I'm nowhere close to being ready to retire. Why do I need to even think about Social Security,

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The second round of January’s Social Security payments will be distributed tomorrow, with retirees who began benefits at age 70 receiving up to $5,108. The Social Security Administration organizes payments in three rounds each month based on beneficiaries’ birth dates.

You can claim Social Security benefits starting at the age of 62. However, the earlier you claim your benefits, the smaller your checks will be. Waiting longer to begin your benefits can have a huge payoff,

If you’re turning 62 this year, you become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. This means after your birthday, you can claim your checks and start collecting reliable income from the government every month.