Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each month in the form of spousal benefits. The average spouse of a retired worker collects around $909 per month in benefits,

Undocumented workers often pay taxes that help fund programs like Social Security — even if they can’t collect from them in the future.

This year brings significant changes to Social Security, affecting nearly 68 million beneficiaries. With adjustments aimed at aligning benefits with inflation, these updates offer both challenges and opportunities,

Nearly 72.88 million Americans rely on Social Security for monthly income. The vast majority, about 65.5 million, collect Social Security benefits. Another 4.88 million receive Supplemental

In 1984, the average benefit was just $460.57 per month. It's steadily gone up over time, with today's retirees earning an average payment of $1,925.46 per month, as of November 2024.