The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born; retirees born after the 21st will receive this month's final payment.

Millions of Americans were left surprised, and in some cases financially squeezed, after receiving their July Social Security checks. While there's been no official cut to benefit

The Social Security Administration, which overpays billions in benefits annually, will start withholding some benefits sent to overpaid recipients.