(NEXSTAR) – The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, the number of years they worked, and their age at retirement.

Social Security benefits are a lifeline for many retirees, with 62% of current retirees saying they're a major source of ...

Find out how much the average 72-year-old gets in Social Security income, see what affects the benefit amount, and how you ...

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 ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and ...

Just don't read too much into the average. For better or worse, most people will be getting nothing near that number.

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

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There are averages, however, that can give you a pretty good idea of how the typical beneficiary is currently faring, or a ...

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

The data shows that some states receive hundreds of dollars more per month than others. Nationally, average monthly payments ...