Social Security Disability Insurance checks for the month of December will soon be on their way to recipients. Here's when you can expect yours.

And while it can be challenging to find time for number crunching when you're busy making holiday travel plans and wrapping gifts, it's an important thing to do nonetheless. If you're on Social Security,

Social Security payments provide financial assistance to individuals, particularly retirees and those with disabilities. It gives people of all income levels a solid basis of retirement safety. Some people will receive benefits from Social Security totaling around $1,