| If you are considering applying for your Social | | | | this time. Three months is the typical processing |
| Security retirement benefits, knowing when your | | | | time for Social Security to get its cogs going and |
| first check will arrive will help you transition your | | | | start your payments. |
| budget. Knowing when to apply and when your | | | | When will you receive your first check? Your first |
| first check will arrive will make your life and your | | | | month of eligibility for Social Security at age 62 is |
| budget less stressful. Here is what you need to | | | | the month after your birthday. If you turn 62 on |
| know about applying for your Social Security | | | | August 15th for example, your first month of |
| retirement benefits. | | | | eligibility is September. Social Security benefits are |
| If you are going to be retiring and starting your | | | | paid one month behind, so you will receive your |
| Social Security benefits, the earliest you can start | | | | first payment for the month of September in |
| receiving a check is age 62. If you are planning on | | | | October. This is useful information to help you |
| applying at age 62, the earliest you can apply for | | | | prepare your budget. |
| benefits is three months prior to your 62nd | | | | To learn more about Social Security benefits and |
| birthday. You will need to call Social Security's | | | | Medicare, visit the website "Social Security Laid |
| toll-free number and schedule an appointment at | | | | Bare" using the links below. |