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 ...

Here's the average Social Security benefit for retirees ages 62 through 80 and how the 2026 COLA will impact all of them

The table below shows the average monthly Social Security retirement payment for beneficiaries aged 62 through 80 as of June 2025, the most recent data available from the Social Security ...
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How federal retirement benefits are calculated and where estimates go wrong

The two main factors that affect the value of your federal retirement benefit are your high-three average salary and your ...

Social Security's maximum monthly benefit is out of reach for most retirees. Here's why

Social Security has a maximum monthly benefit it pays to retirees that changes each year. This year, the largest possible monthly check retirees can get is $5,251. But you shouldn't count on snagging ...
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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 ...

2 Things Could Happen to Your Social Security if You Keep Working After Retirement

If you're under full retirement age, you could temporarily forfeit some Social Security income. You need to understand the work rules before you take a job while collecting retirement benefits. If you ...

Applying for Spousal Social Security Benefits in 2026? Here's What You Need to Know.

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...
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Supervisors Approve Reduction to Revenue Paid Toward Retiree Benefits

The County of Santa Barbara will see some financial relief in the upcoming year as it prepares to lower one of its major expenditures. The county will ...