For the first time ever, the average American’s Social Security benefit surpassed $2,000. To be precise, the figure was $2,002.39 - don’t forget those $2.39. A little goes a long way. For reference, the average retired worker’s benefit from May 2024 was approximately $85 less ($1,917).

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

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) has predicted that Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.5 percent, up from April's prediction of 2.4 percent. While May's prediction is slightly up from March's 2.