Ida May Fuller , a legal secretary from Vermont, became the first person to receive a monthly retirement check on January 31, 1940. Her check was for $22.54 .
Your nine-digit Social Security number isn't random. The first three digits represent the geographic area where your card was issued, and the next two represent the group. SOCIAL SECURITY
You can earn more while working and collecting benefits. If you are under full retirement age, you can earn up to $24,480 in 2026 before benefits are withheld. Ida May Fuller , a legal secretary from
While benefits are going up, Medicare Part B premiums are also expected to rise by 9.7% (to roughly $202.90/month), which may swallow about 32% of the average retiree's COLA raise. 💡 Debunking Common Myths Historical Background and Development of Social Security The first three digits represent the geographic area