The average 67-year-old retired worker gets $1,883.50 per month from their Social Security benefit, which is $22,602 per year. This is slightly less than the $1,905.31 average benefit paid to retired workers,

In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the program's maximum benefit at full retirement age this year. Those looking at $5,108 a month in Social Security need to delay their claims until the age of 70 to lock in payments that high.

Social Security serves as a lifeline for tens of millions of seniors. Today, that number is growing. As of December 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reported that about 65.5

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

To see all of your Social Security benefits, you need to sign up for a My Social Security account. Note that if you've already signed up for a login.gov or ID.me account, you can skip the following steps and just sign into your account. If you've never signed up for either of these services before, here's what you need to do.

Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired worker on whose record they claim benefits. The term PIA references the benefit a retired worker will receive if they start Social Security at full retirement age (FRA), which is age 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

O ne of the most appealing aspects of Social Security is the flexibility it offers in terms of when you can start claiming benefits. While you have the option to begin as early as