Few things are more important to Americans' retirement than Social Security. It's been a financial safety net for millions of Americans for decades, and ideally, this will continue for many decades to come.

A change in the way Social Security handles overpayments could eliminate monthly benefits for some recipients, the agency announced last week. On Friday, the agency announced it was reinstating a plan to take 100% of a beneficiary’s monthly check until an overpayment is repaid.

The second round of March’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to a group of retirees in five days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

The Social Security Fairness Act was passed last year and included a retroactive Social Security benefit increase for over 3 million beneficiaries. The SSA recently gave an update

Social Security plays a vital role in providing financial support during retirement. Understanding the payment schedule and amounts can help beneficiaries plan better.