The IRS has distributed millions of direct payments as part of the $1.9 trillion signed by President Joe Biden. But many recipients of Social Security have complained that they have not been among the ...

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Before the end of the year, those who get Supplemental Security Income checks will get a second December check –but it's not a bonus. That's because it's actually beneficiaries' check for January.