Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money,

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which includes information about the number of Social Security ben

Social Security beneficiaries are poised for a potential 2.5% increase in their benefits next year, driven by a slight uptick in inflation.