This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1985, and Here's What It Is Now

According to the Social Security Administration, as of the end of 1985: The average monthly benefit for retired workers was ...
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Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

Social Security spousal benefits can be an important source of retirement income, especially if there is an earnings disparity between spouses. But there are a few things that all married couples need ...
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Social Security survivor benefits from my late husband are not enough. Can I claim more on his record?

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

This was the average Social Security benefit in 1985. Here's what it is now.

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit ...