How The Size of Your Social Security Check Is Determined

Learn what factors go into determining the size of your Social Security check and the actionable steps you can take to ...

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 5 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

This could be the better route for millions of couples.

This Little-Known Social Security Rule Will Dictate the Size of Your Benefit

Your full retirement age (FRA) dictates when you become eligible for the full Social Security benefit you've earned. Claiming ...
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Why Social Security’s COLA Formula Is Failing Baby Boomers in 2026

Over 50% of current Social Security recipients have cut living costs because prices rise faster than their benefits. Benefits have lost around 20% of buying power since 2010 due to the COLA formula ...
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Here’s what the average Social Security benefit will be in 2026 - and why it matters

Learn about the average Social Security benefit in 2026, how benefits are calculated, and why knowing the average benefit can ...

Why retirees should know the average Social Security benefit for age 67

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...

Social Security: What is the minimum amount a retiree is entitled to?

Didn’t earn so much during your working years? It’s likely you’re still eligible for retiree benefits from the Social ...

This was the average Social Security benefit in 1985. Here's what it is now.

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit retirees collected.