Social Security: 3 Reasons You Might Receive Less Than You Think

Social Security: 3 Reasons You Might Receive Less Than You Think

According to the National Academy of Social Insurance, Social Security benefits provide more than half of the income for more than three out of five U.S. retirees. The average retiree benefit in 2022 is around $1,657 per month, according to the Social Security Administration. To see how much you would be entitled to under various scenarios, you can visit www.ssa.gov and sign into your personal "my Social Security" page.