The gig economy should help save Social Security | Kathryn Anne Edwards Jul 9, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago 0 × USA Today - Vertical July Social Security payments start tomorrow, July 8. See the schedule for the rest of the month. 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