Once you enroll in Social Security, you typically don't have to do much else related to the federal program. Sure, if your address, bank account, or marital status changes, you'll want to update your information with the Social Security Administration.

The month of October is just days away and that means your next Social Security check should be hitting your bank account soon. When exactly you receive your check depends on a couple of factors, like how long you've been receiving benefits and what day of the month you were born.

Two rounds of Social Security payments for retired and disabled Americans will be made this week. All Social Security benefits are paid directly into bank accounts by the Social Security Administration (SSA),