The average monthly Social Security check: December 2025

The average monthly Social Security check amount might surprise you. Here's a look at December's numbers and why they matter.

Here’s How Much Your Social Security Check Will Increase in 2026 — by Age

Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.

Average Social Security Benefit for Retirees in 2026 Revealed—Here's What to Expect

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...
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Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 65, and 70

Workers can claim Social Security as early as age 62, but they must delay claiming until age 70 to maximize their monthly benefit. The average Social Security benefit paid to retired workers at age 70 ...

Here's Exactly Who Qualifies for the Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2026

Receiving the maximum possible benefit from Social Security is no easy feat, and achieving it might not be worth it to you.
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Here's the Average Social Security Retired Worker, Survivor, and Disability Benefit Check for 2026 -- How Do You Compare?

For between 80% and 90% of retirees, Social Security income is a necessity, in some capacity, to make ends meet. A history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is on the way for Social Security's ...